Add 81/98 and 56/81
81/98 + 56/81 is 12049/7938.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
81/98 = 81 × 81/98 × 81 = 6561/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
56/81 = 56 × 98/81 × 98 = 5488/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
6561/7938 + 5488/7938 = 6561 + 5488/7938 = 12049/7938 - So, 81/98 + 56/81 = 12049/7938
In mixed form: 14111/7938
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