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Add 98/8 and 56/54

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

98/8 + 56/54 is 1435/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   98/8 = 98 × 27/8 × 27 = 2646/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   56/54 = 56 × 4/54 × 4 = 224/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/216 + 224/216 = 2646 + 224/216 = 2870/216
5. 2870/216 simplified gives 1435/108
6. So, 98/8 + 56/54 = 1435/108
   In mixed form: 1331/108

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