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Add 98/20 and 12/56

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 12/56

98/20 + 12/56 is 179/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    98/20 = 98 × 14/20 × 14 = 1372/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/280 + 60/280 = 1372 + 60/280 = 1432/280
  5. 1432/280 simplified gives 179/35
  6. So, 98/20 + 12/56 = 179/35
    In mixed form: 54/35

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