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Add 98/12 and 63/54

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

98/12 + 63/54 is 28/3.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   63/54 = 63 × 2/54 × 2 = 126/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/108 + 126/108 = 882 + 126/108 = 1008/108
5. 1008/108 simplified gives 28/3
6. So, 98/12 + 63/54 = 28/3
   In mixed form: 91/3

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