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Add 35/54 and 24/15

1st number: 35/54, 2nd number: 1 9/15

35/54 + 24/15 is 607/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    24/15 = 24 × 18/15 × 18 = 432/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/270 + 432/270 = 175 + 432/270 = 607/270
  5. So, 35/54 + 24/15 = 607/270
    In mixed form: 267/270

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