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Add 15/81 and 6/98

15/81 + 6/98 is 326/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    15/81 = 15 × 98/81 × 98 = 1470/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
    6/98 = 6 × 81/98 × 81 = 486/7938
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/7938 + 486/7938 = 1470 + 486/7938 = 1956/7938
  5. 1956/7938 simplified gives 326/1323
  6. So, 15/81 + 6/98 = 326/1323

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