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Add 54/20 and 40/98

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 40/98

54/20 + 40/98 is 1523/490.

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,
    54/20 = 54 × 49/20 × 49 = 2646/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    40/98 = 40 × 10/98 × 10 = 400/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/980 + 400/980 = 2646 + 400/980 = 3046/980
  5. 3046/980 simplified gives 1523/490
  6. So, 54/20 + 40/98 = 1523/490
    In mixed form: 353/490

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