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Add 98/60 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 42/54

98/60 + 42/54 is 217/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   98/60 = 98 × 9/60 × 9 = 882/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   42/54 = 42 × 10/54 × 10 = 420/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/540 + 420/540 = 882 + 420/540 = 1302/540
5. 1302/540 simplified gives 217/90
6. So, 98/60 + 42/54 = 217/90
   In mixed form: 237/90

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