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Add 45/98 and 20/56

45/98 + 20/56 is 40/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    45/98 = 45 × 4/98 × 4 = 180/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    20/56 = 20 × 7/56 × 7 = 140/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/392 + 140/392 = 180 + 140/392 = 320/392
  5. 320/392 simplified gives 40/49
  6. So, 45/98 + 20/56 = 40/49

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