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Add 70/4 and 98/54

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 44/54

70/4 + 98/54 is 1043/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   70/4 = 70 × 27/4 × 27 = 1890/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   98/54 = 98 × 2/54 × 2 = 196/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/108 + 196/108 = 1890 + 196/108 = 2086/108
5. 2086/108 simplified gives 1043/54
6. So, 70/4 + 98/54 = 1043/54
   In mixed form: 1917/54

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