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Add 98/12 and 42/54

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 42/54

98/12 + 42/54 is 161/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   98/12 = 98 × 9/12 × 9 = 882/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/108 + 84/108 = 882 + 84/108 = 966/108
5. 966/108 simplified gives 161/18
6. So, 98/12 + 42/54 = 161/18
   In mixed form: 817/18

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