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Add 75/98 and 9/20

75/98 + 9/20 is 1191/980.

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,
    75/98 = 75 × 10/98 × 10 = 750/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    9/20 = 9 × 49/20 × 49 = 441/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/980 + 441/980 = 750 + 441/980 = 1191/980
  5. So, 75/98 + 9/20 = 1191/980
    In mixed form: 1211/980

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