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Add 42/20 and 54/98

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 54/98

42/20 + 54/98 is 1299/490.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    42/20 = 42 × 49/20 × 49 = 2058/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    54/98 = 54 × 10/98 × 10 = 540/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/980 + 540/980 = 2058 + 540/980 = 2598/980
  5. 2598/980 simplified gives 1299/490
  6. So, 42/20 + 54/98 = 1299/490
    In mixed form: 2319/490

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