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Add 98/36 and 24/81

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 24/81

98/36 + 24/81 is 163/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   98/36 = 98 × 9/36 × 9 = 882/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   24/81 = 24 × 4/81 × 4 = 96/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/324 + 96/324 = 882 + 96/324 = 978/324
5. 978/324 simplified gives 163/54
6. So, 98/36 + 24/81 = 163/54
   In mixed form: 31/54

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