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Add 98/20 and 4/54

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 4/54

98/20 + 4/54 is 1343/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    98/20 = 98 × 27/20 × 27 = 2646/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    4/54 = 4 × 10/54 × 10 = 40/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/540 + 40/540 = 2646 + 40/540 = 2686/540
  5. 2686/540 simplified gives 1343/270
  6. So, 98/20 + 4/54 = 1343/270
    In mixed form: 4263/270

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