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Add 45/98 and 27/20

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 1 7/20

45/98 + 27/20 is 1773/980.

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,
    45/98 = 45 × 10/98 × 10 = 450/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    27/20 = 27 × 49/20 × 49 = 1323/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/980 + 1323/980 = 450 + 1323/980 = 1773/980
  5. So, 45/98 + 27/20 = 1773/980
    In mixed form: 1793/980

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