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Add 7/98 and 96/20

1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 4 16/20

7/98 + 96/20 is 341/70.

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,
    7/98 = 7 × 10/98 × 10 = 70/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    96/20 = 96 × 49/20 × 49 = 4704/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/980 + 4704/980 = 70 + 4704/980 = 4774/980
  5. 4774/980 simplified gives 341/70
  6. So, 7/98 + 96/20 = 341/70
    In mixed form: 461/70

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