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Add 1/24 and 7/54

1/24 + 7/54 is 37/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    1/24 = 1 × 9/24 × 9 = 9/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/216 + 28/216 = 9 + 28/216 = 37/216
  5. So, 1/24 + 7/54 = 37/216

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