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Add 12/98 and 54/36

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

12/98 + 54/36 is 159/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   12/98 = 12 × 18/98 × 18 = 216/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   54/36 = 54 × 49/36 × 49 = 2646/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/1764 + 2646/1764 = 216 + 2646/1764 = 2862/1764
5. 2862/1764 simplified gives 159/98
6. So, 12/98 + 54/36 = 159/98
   In mixed form: 161/98

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