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Add 80/20 and 98/24

1^st number: 4 0/20, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

80/20 + 98/24 is 97/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   80/20 = 80 × 6/20 × 6 = 480/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/120 + 490/120 = 480 + 490/120 = 970/120
5. 970/120 simplified gives 97/12
6. So, 80/20 + 98/24 = 97/12
   In mixed form: 81/12

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