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Add 98/6 and 81/36

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 9/36

98/6 + 81/36 is 223/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   98/6 = 98 × 6/6 × 6 = 588/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   81/36 = 81 × 1/36 × 1 = 81/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/36 + 81/36 = 588 + 81/36 = 669/36
5. 669/36 simplified gives 223/12
6. So, 98/6 + 81/36 = 223/12
   In mixed form: 187/12

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