Add 98/81 and 2/4
1st number: 1 17/81, 2nd number: 2/4
98/81 + 2/4 is 277/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
98/81 = 98 × 4/81 × 4 = 392/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
2/4 = 2 × 81/4 × 81 = 162/324 - Add the two like fractions:
392/324 + 162/324 = 392 + 162/324 = 554/324 - 554/324 simplified gives 277/162
- So, 98/81 + 2/4 = 277/162
In mixed form: 1115/162
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