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Add 49/98 and 36/20

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 1 16/20

49/98 + 36/20 is 23/10.

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,
   36/20 = 36 × 49/20 × 49 = 1764/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/980 + 1764/980 = 490 + 1764/980 = 2254/980
5. 2254/980 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 49/98 + 36/20 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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