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Add 98/20 and 21/54

1^st number: 4 18/20, 2^nd number: 21/54

98/20 + 21/54 is 238/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   98/20 = 98 × 27/20 × 27 = 2646/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   21/54 = 21 × 10/54 × 10 = 210/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/540 + 210/540 = 2646 + 210/540 = 2856/540
5. 2856/540 simplified gives 238/45
6. So, 98/20 + 21/54 = 238/45
   In mixed form: 513/45

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