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Add 24/54 and 49/84

24/54 + 49/84 is 37/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 84 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    24/54 = 24 × 14/54 × 14 = 336/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    49/84 = 49 × 9/84 × 9 = 441/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/756 + 441/756 = 336 + 441/756 = 777/756
  5. 777/756 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 24/54 + 49/84 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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