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Add 24/2 and 42/54

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 42/54

24/2 + 42/54 is 115/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    24/2 = 24 × 27/2 × 27 = 648/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/54 + 42/54 = 648 + 42/54 = 690/54
  5. 690/54 simplified gives 115/9
  6. So, 24/2 + 42/54 = 115/9
    In mixed form: 127/9

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