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Add 10/2 and 54/24

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/24

10/2 + 54/24 is 29/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    10/2 = 10 × 12/2 × 12 = 120/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    54/24 = 54 × 1/24 × 1 = 54/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/24 + 54/24 = 120 + 54/24 = 174/24
  5. 174/24 simplified gives 29/4
  6. So, 10/2 + 54/24 = 29/4
    In mixed form: 71/4

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