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Add 98/54 and 24/18

1^st number: 1 44/54, 2^nd number: 1 6/18

98/54 + 24/18 is 85/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   98/54 = 98 × 1/54 × 1 = 98/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   24/18 = 24 × 3/18 × 3 = 72/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/54 + 72/54 = 98 + 72/54 = 170/54
5. 170/54 simplified gives 85/27
6. So, 98/54 + 24/18 = 85/27
   In mixed form: 34/27

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