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Add 98/54 and 14/16

1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 14/16

98/54 + 14/16 is 581/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    98/54 = 98 × 8/54 × 8 = 784/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    14/16 = 14 × 27/16 × 27 = 378/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/432 + 378/432 = 784 + 378/432 = 1162/432
  5. 1162/432 simplified gives 581/216
  6. So, 98/54 + 14/16 = 581/216
    In mixed form: 2149/216

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