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Add 14/18 and 54/24

1^st number: 14/18, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

14/18 + 54/24 is 109/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   54/24 = 54 × 3/24 × 3 = 162/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/72 + 162/72 = 56 + 162/72 = 218/72
5. 218/72 simplified gives 109/36
6. So, 14/18 + 54/24 = 109/36
   In mixed form: 31/36

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