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Add 5/25 and 98/81

1^st number: 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 17/81

5/25 + 98/81 is 571/405.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
   5/25 = 5 × 81/25 × 81 = 405/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   98/81 = 98 × 25/81 × 25 = 2450/2025
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/2025 + 2450/2025 = 405 + 2450/2025 = 2855/2025
5. 2855/2025 simplified gives 571/405
6. So, 5/25 + 98/81 = 571/405
   In mixed form: 1166/405

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