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Add 98/24 and 70/54

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

98/24 + 70/54 is 581/108.

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,
   70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/216 + 280/216 = 882 + 280/216 = 1162/216
5. 1162/216 simplified gives 581/108
6. So, 98/24 + 70/54 = 581/108
   In mixed form: 541/108

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