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Add 24/54 and 42/15

1st number: 24/54, 2nd number: 2 12/15

24/54 + 42/15 is 146/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    42/15 = 42 × 18/15 × 18 = 756/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/270 + 756/270 = 120 + 756/270 = 876/270
  5. 876/270 simplified gives 146/45
  6. So, 24/54 + 42/15 = 146/45
    In mixed form: 311/45

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