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Add 16/12 and 98/54

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 44/54

16/12 + 98/54 is 85/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   16/12 = 16 × 9/12 × 9 = 144/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   98/54 = 98 × 2/54 × 2 = 196/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/108 + 196/108 = 144 + 196/108 = 340/108
5. 340/108 simplified gives 85/27
6. So, 16/12 + 98/54 = 85/27
   In mixed form: 34/27

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