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Add 49/98 and 56/81

49/98 + 56/81 is 193/162.

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,
    49/98 = 49 × 81/98 × 81 = 3969/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    56/81 = 56 × 98/81 × 98 = 5488/7938
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3969/7938 + 5488/7938 = 3969 + 5488/7938 = 9457/7938
  5. 9457/7938 simplified gives 193/162
  6. So, 49/98 + 56/81 = 193/162
    In mixed form: 131/162

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