Add 96/81 and 98/84, Solve 1 15/81 + 1 14/84 as a fraction

Add 96/81 and 98/84

1^st number: 1 15/81, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

96/81 + 98/84 is 127/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
96/81 = 96 × 28/81 × 28 = 2688/2268
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
98/84 = 98 × 27/84 × 27 = 2646/2268
Add the two like fractions:
2688/2268 + 2646/2268 = 2688 + 2646/2268 = 5334/2268
5334/2268 simplified gives 127/54
So, 96/81 + 98/84 = 127/54
In mixed form: 219/54

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