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Add 5/98 and 42/20

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 2 2/20

5/98 + 42/20 is 527/245.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 10/98 × 10 = 50/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    42/20 = 42 × 49/20 × 49 = 2058/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/980 + 2058/980 = 50 + 2058/980 = 2108/980
  5. 2108/980 simplified gives 527/245
  6. So, 5/98 + 42/20 = 527/245
    In mixed form: 237/245

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