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Add 72/98 and 84/20

1st number: 72/98, 2nd number: 4 4/20

72/98 + 84/20 is 1209/245.

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,
    72/98 = 72 × 10/98 × 10 = 720/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    84/20 = 84 × 49/20 × 49 = 4116/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/980 + 4116/980 = 720 + 4116/980 = 4836/980
  5. 4836/980 simplified gives 1209/245
  6. So, 72/98 + 84/20 = 1209/245
    In mixed form: 4229/245

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