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Add 98/8 and 35/81

1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 35/81

98/8 + 35/81 is 4109/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    98/8 = 98 × 81/8 × 81 = 7938/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    35/81 = 35 × 8/81 × 8 = 280/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7938/648 + 280/648 = 7938 + 280/648 = 8218/648
  5. 8218/648 simplified gives 4109/324
  6. So, 98/8 + 35/81 = 4109/324
    In mixed form: 12221/324

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