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Add 24/8 and 15/54

1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 15/54

24/8 + 15/54 is 59/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    24/8 = 24 × 27/8 × 27 = 648/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/216 + 60/216 = 648 + 60/216 = 708/216
  5. 708/216 simplified gives 59/18
  6. So, 24/8 + 15/54 = 59/18
    In mixed form: 35/18

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