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Add 15/28 and 54/24

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

15/28 + 54/24 is 39/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   15/28 = 15 × 6/28 × 6 = 90/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/168 + 378/168 = 90 + 378/168 = 468/168
5. 468/168 simplified gives 39/14
6. So, 15/28 + 54/24 = 39/14
   In mixed form: 211/14

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