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Add 24/8 and 9/54

1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 9/54

24/8 + 9/54 is 19/6.

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,
    9/54 = 9 × 4/54 × 4 = 36/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/216 + 36/216 = 648 + 36/216 = 684/216
  5. 684/216 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 24/8 + 9/54 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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