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Add 35/24 and 84/54

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

35/24 + 84/54 is 217/72.

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,
   84/54 = 84 × 4/54 × 4 = 336/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/216 + 336/216 = 315 + 336/216 = 651/216
5. 651/216 simplified gives 217/72
6. So, 35/24 + 84/54 = 217/72
   In mixed form: 31/72

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