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Add 8/98 and 98/20

1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 4 18/20

8/98 + 98/20 is 2441/490.

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,
    8/98 = 8 × 10/98 × 10 = 80/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    98/20 = 98 × 49/20 × 49 = 4802/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/980 + 4802/980 = 80 + 4802/980 = 4882/980
  5. 4882/980 simplified gives 2441/490
  6. So, 8/98 + 98/20 = 2441/490
    In mixed form: 4481/490

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