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Add 14/24 and 54/15

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 3 9/15

14/24 + 54/15 is 251/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   54/15 = 54 × 8/15 × 8 = 432/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/120 + 432/120 = 70 + 432/120 = 502/120
5. 502/120 simplified gives 251/60
6. So, 14/24 + 54/15 = 251/60
   In mixed form: 411/60

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