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Add 54/9 and 42/98

1^st number: 6 0/9, 2^nd number: 42/98

54/9 + 42/98 is 45/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   54/9 = 54 × 98/9 × 98 = 5292/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5292/882 + 378/882 = 5292 + 378/882 = 5670/882
5. 5670/882 simplified gives 45/7
6. So, 54/9 + 42/98 = 45/7
   In mixed form: 63/7

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