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Add 98/5 and 84/54

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

98/5 + 84/54 is 952/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   98/5 = 98 × 54/5 × 54 = 5292/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   84/54 = 84 × 5/54 × 5 = 420/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5292/270 + 420/270 = 5292 + 420/270 = 5712/270
5. 5712/270 simplified gives 952/45
6. So, 98/5 + 84/54 = 952/45
   In mixed form: 217/45

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