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Add 50/20 and 9/98

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 9/98

50/20 + 9/98 is 127/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    50/20 = 50 × 49/20 × 49 = 2450/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    9/98 = 9 × 10/98 × 10 = 90/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/980 + 90/980 = 2450 + 90/980 = 2540/980
  5. 2540/980 simplified gives 127/49
  6. So, 50/20 + 9/98 = 127/49
    In mixed form: 229/49

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