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Add 49/98 and 18/20

49/98 + 18/20 is 7/5.

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,
    49/98 = 49 × 10/98 × 10 = 490/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    18/20 = 18 × 49/20 × 49 = 882/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/980 + 882/980 = 490 + 882/980 = 1372/980
  5. 1372/980 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 49/98 + 18/20 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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