Add 10/54 and 84/24, Solve 10/54 + 3 12/24 as a fraction

Add 10/54 and 84/24

1^st number: 10/54, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

10/54 + 84/24 is 199/54.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
10/54 = 10 × 4/54 × 4 = 40/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
84/24 = 84 × 9/24 × 9 = 756/216
Add the two like fractions:
40/216 + 756/216 = 40 + 756/216 = 796/216
796/216 simplified gives 199/54
So, 10/54 + 84/24 = 199/54
In mixed form: 337/54

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