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Add 14/24 and 42/54

14/24 + 42/54 is 49/36.

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,
    42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/216 + 168/216 = 126 + 168/216 = 294/216
  5. 294/216 simplified gives 49/36
  6. So, 14/24 + 42/54 = 49/36
    In mixed form: 113/36

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