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Add 14/24 and 35/54

14/24 + 35/54 is 133/108.

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,
    14/24 = 14 × 9/24 × 9 = 126/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/216 + 140/216 = 126 + 140/216 = 266/216
  5. 266/216 simplified gives 133/108
  6. So, 14/24 + 35/54 = 133/108
    In mixed form: 125/108

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