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Add 54/98 and 27/24

1^st number: 54/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

54/98 + 27/24 is 657/392.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   54/98 = 54 × 12/98 × 12 = 648/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   27/24 = 27 × 49/24 × 49 = 1323/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/1176 + 1323/1176 = 648 + 1323/1176 = 1971/1176
5. 1971/1176 simplified gives 657/392
6. So, 54/98 + 27/24 = 657/392
   In mixed form: 1265/392

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