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Add 98/4 and 12/54

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 12/54

98/4 + 12/54 is 445/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    98/4 = 98 × 27/4 × 27 = 2646/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    12/54 = 12 × 2/54 × 2 = 24/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/108 + 24/108 = 2646 + 24/108 = 2670/108
  5. 2670/108 simplified gives 445/18
  6. So, 98/4 + 12/54 = 445/18
    In mixed form: 2413/18

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