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Add 75/98 and 20/28

75/98 + 20/28 is 145/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    75/98 = 75 × 2/98 × 2 = 150/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/196 + 140/196 = 150 + 140/196 = 290/196
  5. 290/196 simplified gives 145/98
  6. So, 75/98 + 20/28 = 145/98
    In mixed form: 147/98

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