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Add 5/98 and 20/75

5/98 + 20/75 is 467/1470.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    5/98 = 5 × 75/98 × 75 = 375/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    20/75 = 20 × 98/75 × 98 = 1960/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/7350 + 1960/7350 = 375 + 1960/7350 = 2335/7350
  5. 2335/7350 simplified gives 467/1470
  6. So, 5/98 + 20/75 = 467/1470

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