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Add 98/20 and 9/28

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 9/28

98/20 + 9/28 is 731/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
    9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/140 + 45/140 = 686 + 45/140 = 731/140
  5. So, 98/20 + 9/28 = 731/140
    In mixed form: 531/140

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