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Add 98/54 and 20/24

1^st number: 1 44/54, 2^nd number: 20/24

98/54 + 20/24 is 143/54.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   98/54 = 98 × 4/54 × 4 = 392/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/216 + 180/216 = 392 + 180/216 = 572/216
5. 572/216 simplified gives 143/54
6. So, 98/54 + 20/24 = 143/54
   In mixed form: 235/54

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