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Add 56/20 and 10/98

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 10/98

56/20 + 10/98 is 711/245.

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,
    56/20 = 56 × 49/20 × 49 = 2744/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    10/98 = 10 × 10/98 × 10 = 100/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/980 + 100/980 = 2744 + 100/980 = 2844/980
  5. 2844/980 simplified gives 711/245
  6. So, 56/20 + 10/98 = 711/245
    In mixed form: 2221/245

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