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Add 98/70 and 4/81

1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 4/81

98/70 + 4/81 is 587/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    98/70 = 98 × 81/70 × 81 = 7938/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    4/81 = 4 × 70/81 × 70 = 280/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7938/5670 + 280/5670 = 7938 + 280/5670 = 8218/5670
  5. 8218/5670 simplified gives 587/405
  6. So, 98/70 + 4/81 = 587/405
    In mixed form: 1182/405

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