Add 98/81 and 60/45, Solve 1 17/81 + 1 15/45 as a fraction

Add 98/81 and 60/45

1^st number: 1 17/81, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

98/81 + 60/45 is 206/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
98/81 = 98 × 5/81 × 5 = 490/405
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
60/45 = 60 × 9/45 × 9 = 540/405
Add the two like fractions:
490/405 + 540/405 = 490 + 540/405 = 1030/405
1030/405 simplified gives 206/81
So, 98/81 + 60/45 = 206/81
In mixed form: 244/81

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