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Add 15/24 and 25/54

15/24 + 25/54 is 235/216.

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,
    15/24 = 15 × 9/24 × 9 = 135/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    25/54 = 25 × 4/54 × 4 = 100/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/216 + 100/216 = 135 + 100/216 = 235/216
  5. So, 15/24 + 25/54 = 235/216
    In mixed form: 119/216

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