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Add 24/54 and 63/24

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

24/54 + 63/24 is 221/72.

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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,
   63/24 = 63 × 9/24 × 9 = 567/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/216 + 567/216 = 96 + 567/216 = 663/216
5. 663/216 simplified gives 221/72
6. So, 24/54 + 63/24 = 221/72
   In mixed form: 35/72

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