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Add 2/24 and 54/28

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

2/24 + 54/28 is 169/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   54/28 = 54 × 6/28 × 6 = 324/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/168 + 324/168 = 14 + 324/168 = 338/168
5. 338/168 simplified gives 169/84
6. So, 2/24 + 54/28 = 169/84
   In mixed form: 21/84

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