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Add 3/8 and 98/54

1^st number: 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 44/54

3/8 + 98/54 is 473/216.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   98/54 = 98 × 4/54 × 4 = 392/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/216 + 392/216 = 81 + 392/216 = 473/216
5. So, 3/8 + 98/54 = 473/216
   In mixed form: 241/216

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