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Add 14/54 and 1/24

14/54 + 1/24 is 65/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    14/54 = 14 × 4/54 × 4 = 56/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    1/24 = 1 × 9/24 × 9 = 9/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/216 + 9/216 = 56 + 9/216 = 65/216
  5. So, 14/54 + 1/24 = 65/216

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