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Add 24/54 and 20/16

1^st number: 24/54, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

24/54 + 20/16 is 61/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   24/54 = 24 × 8/54 × 8 = 192/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   20/16 = 20 × 27/16 × 27 = 540/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/432 + 540/432 = 192 + 540/432 = 732/432
5. 732/432 simplified gives 61/36
6. So, 24/54 + 20/16 = 61/36
   In mixed form: 125/36

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