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Add 98/7 and 54/16

1^st number: 14 0/7, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

98/7 + 54/16 is 139/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   98/7 = 98 × 16/7 × 16 = 1568/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   54/16 = 54 × 7/16 × 7 = 378/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/112 + 378/112 = 1568 + 378/112 = 1946/112
5. 1946/112 simplified gives 139/8
6. So, 98/7 + 54/16 = 139/8
   In mixed form: 173/8

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