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Add 35/54 and 6/24

35/54 + 6/24 is 97/108.

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,
    35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    6/24 = 6 × 9/24 × 9 = 54/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/216 + 54/216 = 140 + 54/216 = 194/216
  5. 194/216 simplified gives 97/108
  6. So, 35/54 + 6/24 = 97/108

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