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Add 98/4 and 9/81

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 9/81

98/4 + 9/81 is 443/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    98/4 = 98 × 81/4 × 81 = 7938/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    9/81 = 9 × 4/81 × 4 = 36/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7938/324 + 36/324 = 7938 + 36/324 = 7974/324
  5. 7974/324 simplified gives 443/18
  6. So, 98/4 + 9/81 = 443/18
    In mixed form: 2411/18

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