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Add 98/20 and 21/98

1^st number: 4 18/20, 2^nd number: 21/98

98/20 + 21/98 is 179/35.

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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,
   98/20 = 98 × 49/20 × 49 = 4802/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   21/98 = 21 × 10/98 × 10 = 210/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4802/980 + 210/980 = 4802 + 210/980 = 5012/980
5. 5012/980 simplified gives 179/35
6. So, 98/20 + 21/98 = 179/35
   In mixed form: 54/35

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