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Add 4/98 and 10/20

4/98 + 10/20 is 53/98.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 10/98 × 10 = 40/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    10/20 = 10 × 49/20 × 49 = 490/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/980 + 490/980 = 40 + 490/980 = 530/980
  5. 530/980 simplified gives 53/98
  6. So, 4/98 + 10/20 = 53/98

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