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Add 5/98 and 24/81

5/98 + 24/81 is 919/2646.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 81/98 × 81 = 405/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    24/81 = 24 × 98/81 × 98 = 2352/7938
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/7938 + 2352/7938 = 405 + 2352/7938 = 2757/7938
  5. 2757/7938 simplified gives 919/2646
  6. So, 5/98 + 24/81 = 919/2646

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