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Add 25/54 and 42/24

1^st number: 25/54, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

25/54 + 42/24 is 239/108.

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,
   25/54 = 25 × 4/54 × 4 = 100/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   42/24 = 42 × 9/24 × 9 = 378/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/216 + 378/216 = 100 + 378/216 = 478/216
5. 478/216 simplified gives 239/108
6. So, 25/54 + 42/24 = 239/108
   In mixed form: 223/108

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