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Add 81/98 and 6/4

1st number: 81/98, 2nd number: 1 2/4

81/98 + 6/4 is 114/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    81/98 = 81 × 2/98 × 2 = 162/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    6/4 = 6 × 49/4 × 49 = 294/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/196 + 294/196 = 162 + 294/196 = 456/196
  5. 456/196 simplified gives 114/49
  6. So, 81/98 + 6/4 = 114/49
    In mixed form: 216/49

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