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Add 98/16 and 42/54

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 42/54

98/16 + 42/54 is 497/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   98/16 = 98 × 27/16 × 27 = 2646/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/432 + 336/432 = 2646 + 336/432 = 2982/432
5. 2982/432 simplified gives 497/72
6. So, 98/16 + 42/54 = 497/72
   In mixed form: 665/72

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