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Add 24/54 and 5/24

24/54 + 5/24 is 47/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 24 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    24/54 = 24 × 4/54 × 4 = 96/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    5/24 = 5 × 9/24 × 9 = 45/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/216 + 45/216 = 96 + 45/216 = 141/216
  5. 141/216 simplified gives 47/72
  6. So, 24/54 + 5/24 = 47/72

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