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Add 24/28 and 8/54

24/28 + 8/54 is 190/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 54 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    24/28 = 24 × 27/28 × 27 = 648/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    8/54 = 8 × 14/54 × 14 = 112/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/756 + 112/756 = 648 + 112/756 = 760/756
  5. 760/756 simplified gives 190/189
  6. So, 24/28 + 8/54 = 190/189
    In mixed form: 11/189

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