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Add 15/54 and 49/24

1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 2 1/24

15/54 + 49/24 is 167/72.

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,
    15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    49/24 = 49 × 9/24 × 9 = 441/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/216 + 441/216 = 60 + 441/216 = 501/216
  5. 501/216 simplified gives 167/72
  6. So, 15/54 + 49/24 = 167/72
    In mixed form: 223/72

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