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Add 98/21 and 90/20

1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 4 10/20

98/21 + 90/20 is 55/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 20 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    98/21 = 98 × 20/21 × 20 = 1960/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    90/20 = 90 × 21/20 × 21 = 1890/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/420 + 1890/420 = 1960 + 1890/420 = 3850/420
  5. 3850/420 simplified gives 55/6
  6. So, 98/21 + 90/20 = 55/6
    In mixed form: 91/6

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