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Add 54/98 and 36/32

1^st number: 54/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

54/98 + 36/32 is 657/392.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   54/98 = 54 × 16/98 × 16 = 864/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   36/32 = 36 × 49/32 × 49 = 1764/1568
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/1568 + 1764/1568 = 864 + 1764/1568 = 2628/1568
5. 2628/1568 simplified gives 657/392
6. So, 54/98 + 36/32 = 657/392
   In mixed form: 1265/392

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