Add 36/98 and 96/81, Solve 36/98 + 1 15/81 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 96/81

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/81

36/98 + 96/81 is 2054/1323.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
36/98 = 36 × 81/98 × 81 = 2916/7938
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
96/81 = 96 × 98/81 × 98 = 9408/7938
Add the two like fractions:
2916/7938 + 9408/7938 = 2916 + 9408/7938 = 12324/7938
12324/7938 simplified gives 2054/1323
So, 36/98 + 96/81 = 2054/1323
In mixed form: 1731/1323

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