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Add 81/15 and 10/98

1st number: 5 6/15, 2nd number: 10/98

81/15 + 10/98 is 1348/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    81/15 = 81 × 98/15 × 98 = 7938/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7938/1470 + 150/1470 = 7938 + 150/1470 = 8088/1470
  5. 8088/1470 simplified gives 1348/245
  6. So, 81/15 + 10/98 = 1348/245
    In mixed form: 5123/245

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