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Add 35/24 and 12/54

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 12/54

35/24 + 12/54 is 121/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    35/24 = 35 × 9/24 × 9 = 315/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    12/54 = 12 × 4/54 × 4 = 48/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/216 + 48/216 = 315 + 48/216 = 363/216
  5. 363/216 simplified gives 121/72
  6. So, 35/24 + 12/54 = 121/72
    In mixed form: 149/72

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