Add 72/98 and 96/81, Solve 72/98 + 1 15/81 as a fraction

Add 72/98 and 96/81

1^st number: 72/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/81

72/98 + 96/81 is 2540/1323.

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,
72/98 = 72 × 81/98 × 81 = 5832/7938
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
96/81 = 96 × 98/81 × 98 = 9408/7938
Add the two like fractions:
5832/7938 + 9408/7938 = 5832 + 9408/7938 = 15240/7938
15240/7938 simplified gives 2540/1323
So, 72/98 + 96/81 = 2540/1323
In mixed form: 11217/1323

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