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Add 7/98 and 56/81

7/98 + 56/81 is 865/1134.

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,
    7/98 = 7 × 81/98 × 81 = 567/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    56/81 = 56 × 98/81 × 98 = 5488/7938
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/7938 + 5488/7938 = 567 + 5488/7938 = 6055/7938
  5. 6055/7938 simplified gives 865/1134
  6. So, 7/98 + 56/81 = 865/1134

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