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Add 75/20 and 20/98

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 20/98

75/20 + 20/98 is 775/196.

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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,
   75/20 = 75 × 49/20 × 49 = 3675/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   20/98 = 20 × 10/98 × 10 = 200/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/980 + 200/980 = 3675 + 200/980 = 3875/980
5. 3875/980 simplified gives 775/196
6. So, 75/20 + 20/98 = 775/196
   In mixed form: 3187/196

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