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Add 4/98 and 14/80

4/98 + 14/80 is 423/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    4/98 = 4 × 40/98 × 40 = 160/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    14/80 = 14 × 49/80 × 49 = 686/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/3920 + 686/3920 = 160 + 686/3920 = 846/3920
  5. 846/3920 simplified gives 423/1960
  6. So, 4/98 + 14/80 = 423/1960

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