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Add 3/54 and 54/24

1^st number: 3/54, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

3/54 + 54/24 is 83/36.

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,
   3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   54/24 = 54 × 9/24 × 9 = 486/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/216 + 486/216 = 12 + 486/216 = 498/216
5. 498/216 simplified gives 83/36
6. So, 3/54 + 54/24 = 83/36
   In mixed form: 211/36

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