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Add 98/96 and 7/54

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 7/54

98/96 + 7/54 is 497/432.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   98/96 = 98 × 9/96 × 9 = 882/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   7/54 = 7 × 16/54 × 16 = 112/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/864 + 112/864 = 882 + 112/864 = 994/864
5. 994/864 simplified gives 497/432
6. So, 98/96 + 7/54 = 497/432
   In mixed form: 165/432

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