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Add 24/54 and 42/3

1st number: 24/54, 2nd number: 14 0/3

24/54 + 42/3 is 130/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 3 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    24/54 = 24 × 1/54 × 1 = 24/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    42/3 = 42 × 18/3 × 18 = 756/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/54 + 756/54 = 24 + 756/54 = 780/54
  5. 780/54 simplified gives 130/9
  6. So, 24/54 + 42/3 = 130/9
    In mixed form: 144/9

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