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Add 98/20 and 56/35

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 1 21/35

98/20 + 56/35 is 13/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    98/20 = 98 × 7/20 × 7 = 686/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    56/35 = 56 × 4/35 × 4 = 224/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/140 + 224/140 = 686 + 224/140 = 910/140
  5. 910/140 simplified gives 13/2
  6. So, 98/20 + 56/35 = 13/2
    In mixed form: 61/2

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