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Add 90/20 and 8/98

1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 8/98

90/20 + 8/98 is 449/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    90/20 = 90 × 49/20 × 49 = 4410/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    8/98 = 8 × 10/98 × 10 = 80/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/980 + 80/980 = 4410 + 80/980 = 4490/980
  5. 4490/980 simplified gives 449/98
  6. So, 90/20 + 8/98 = 449/98
    In mixed form: 457/98

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