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Add 35/24 and 24/54

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

35/24 + 24/54 is 137/72.

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,
    24/54 = 24 × 4/54 × 4 = 96/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/216 + 96/216 = 315 + 96/216 = 411/216
  5. 411/216 simplified gives 137/72
  6. So, 35/24 + 24/54 = 137/72
    In mixed form: 165/72

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