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Add 15/54 and 72/24

1^st number: 15/54, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

15/54 + 72/24 is 59/18.

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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,
   72/24 = 72 × 9/24 × 9 = 648/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/216 + 648/216 = 60 + 648/216 = 708/216
5. 708/216 simplified gives 59/18
6. So, 15/54 + 72/24 = 59/18
   In mixed form: 35/18

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