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Add 98/24 and 63/54

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

98/24 + 63/54 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   98/24 = 98 × 9/24 × 9 = 882/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   63/54 = 63 × 4/54 × 4 = 252/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/216 + 252/216 = 882 + 252/216 = 1134/216
5. 1134/216 simplified gives 21/4
6. So, 98/24 + 63/54 = 21/4
   In mixed form: 51/4

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