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Add 1/98 and 6/81

1/98 + 6/81 is 223/2646.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
    1/98 = 1 × 81/98 × 81 = 81/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    6/81 = 6 × 98/81 × 98 = 588/7938
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/7938 + 588/7938 = 81 + 588/7938 = 669/7938
  5. 669/7938 simplified gives 223/2646
  6. So, 1/98 + 6/81 = 223/2646

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