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Add 3/98 and 48/20

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 2 8/20

3/98 + 48/20 is 1191/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 20 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    3/98 = 3 × 10/98 × 10 = 30/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    48/20 = 48 × 49/20 × 49 = 2352/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/980 + 2352/980 = 30 + 2352/980 = 2382/980
  5. 2382/980 simplified gives 1191/490
  6. So, 3/98 + 48/20 = 1191/490
    In mixed form: 2211/490

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