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Add 54/9 and 98/80

1^st number: 6 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

54/9 + 98/80 is 289/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
   54/9 = 54 × 80/9 × 80 = 4320/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   98/80 = 98 × 9/80 × 9 = 882/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/720 + 882/720 = 4320 + 882/720 = 5202/720
5. 5202/720 simplified gives 289/40
6. So, 54/9 + 98/80 = 289/40
   In mixed form: 79/40

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