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Add 21/24 and 54/28

1^st number: 21/24, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

21/24 + 54/28 is 157/56.

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,
   21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   54/28 = 54 × 6/28 × 6 = 324/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/168 + 324/168 = 147 + 324/168 = 471/168
5. 471/168 simplified gives 157/56
6. So, 21/24 + 54/28 = 157/56
   In mixed form: 245/56

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