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Add 98/15 and 3/81

1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3/81

98/15 + 3/81 is 887/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
    98/15 = 98 × 27/15 × 27 = 2646/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    3/81 = 3 × 5/81 × 5 = 15/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/405 + 15/405 = 2646 + 15/405 = 2661/405
  5. 2661/405 simplified gives 887/135
  6. So, 98/15 + 3/81 = 887/135
    In mixed form: 677/135

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