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Add 24/49 and 28/54

24/49 + 28/54 is 1334/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    24/49 = 24 × 54/49 × 54 = 1296/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    28/54 = 28 × 49/54 × 49 = 1372/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/2646 + 1372/2646 = 1296 + 1372/2646 = 2668/2646
  5. 2668/2646 simplified gives 1334/1323
  6. So, 24/49 + 28/54 = 1334/1323
    In mixed form: 111/1323

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