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Add 10/24 and 1/54

10/24 + 1/54 is 47/108.

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,
    10/24 = 10 × 9/24 × 9 = 90/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/216 + 4/216 = 90 + 4/216 = 94/216
  5. 94/216 simplified gives 47/108
  6. So, 10/24 + 1/54 = 47/108

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