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Add 98/8 and 54/9

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 6 0/9

98/8 + 54/9 is 73/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   54/9 = 54 × 8/9 × 8 = 432/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/72 + 432/72 = 882 + 432/72 = 1314/72
5. 1314/72 simplified gives 73/4
6. So, 98/8 + 54/9 = 73/4
   In mixed form: 181/4

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