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Add 98/56 and 20/54

1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 20/54

98/56 + 20/54 is 229/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    98/56 = 98 × 27/56 × 27 = 2646/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    20/54 = 20 × 28/54 × 28 = 560/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1512 + 560/1512 = 2646 + 560/1512 = 3206/1512
  5. 3206/1512 simplified gives 229/108
  6. So, 98/56 + 20/54 = 229/108
    In mixed form: 213/108

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