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Add 98/25 and 28/20

1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 1 8/20

98/25 + 28/20 is 133/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    98/25 = 98 × 4/25 × 4 = 392/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    28/20 = 28 × 5/20 × 5 = 140/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/100 + 140/100 = 392 + 140/100 = 532/100
  5. 532/100 simplified gives 133/25
  6. So, 98/25 + 28/20 = 133/25
    In mixed form: 58/25

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