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Add 54/36 and 10/98

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 10/98

54/36 + 10/98 is 157/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   54/36 = 54 × 49/36 × 49 = 2646/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   10/98 = 10 × 18/98 × 18 = 180/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/1764 + 180/1764 = 2646 + 180/1764 = 2826/1764
5. 2826/1764 simplified gives 157/98
6. So, 54/36 + 10/98 = 157/98
   In mixed form: 159/98

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