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Add 81/25 and 98/54

1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 1 44/54

81/25 + 98/54 is 3412/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    81/25 = 81 × 54/25 × 54 = 4374/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    98/54 = 98 × 25/54 × 25 = 2450/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4374/1350 + 2450/1350 = 4374 + 2450/1350 = 6824/1350
  5. 6824/1350 simplified gives 3412/675
  6. So, 81/25 + 98/54 = 3412/675
    In mixed form: 537/675

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