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Add 24/49 and 84/54

1^st number: 24/49, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

24/49 + 84/54 is 902/441.

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,
   84/54 = 84 × 49/54 × 49 = 4116/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/2646 + 4116/2646 = 1296 + 4116/2646 = 5412/2646
5. 5412/2646 simplified gives 902/441
6. So, 24/49 + 84/54 = 902/441
   In mixed form: 220/441

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