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Add 98/12 and 7/54

1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 7/54

98/12 + 7/54 is 224/27.

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,
    7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/108 + 14/108 = 882 + 14/108 = 896/108
  5. 896/108 simplified gives 224/27
  6. So, 98/12 + 7/54 = 224/27
    In mixed form: 88/27

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