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Add 24/35 and 8/54

24/35 + 8/54 is 788/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    24/35 = 24 × 54/35 × 54 = 1296/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/1890 + 280/1890 = 1296 + 280/1890 = 1576/1890
  5. 1576/1890 simplified gives 788/945
  6. So, 24/35 + 8/54 = 788/945

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