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Add 45/98 and 20/4

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 5 0/4

45/98 + 20/4 is 535/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/196 + 980/196 = 90 + 980/196 = 1070/196
  5. 1070/196 simplified gives 535/98
  6. So, 45/98 + 20/4 = 535/98
    In mixed form: 545/98

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