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Add 6/98 and 70/20

1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 3 10/20

6/98 + 70/20 is 349/98.

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,
    6/98 = 6 × 10/98 × 10 = 60/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    70/20 = 70 × 49/20 × 49 = 3430/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/980 + 3430/980 = 60 + 3430/980 = 3490/980
  5. 3490/980 simplified gives 349/98
  6. So, 6/98 + 70/20 = 349/98
    In mixed form: 355/98

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