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Add 24/54 and 6/35

24/54 + 6/35 is 194/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    24/54 = 24 × 35/54 × 35 = 840/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    6/35 = 6 × 54/35 × 54 = 324/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/1890 + 324/1890 = 840 + 324/1890 = 1164/1890
  5. 1164/1890 simplified gives 194/315
  6. So, 24/54 + 6/35 = 194/315

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