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Add 42/54 and 1/24

42/54 + 1/24 is 59/72.

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,
    42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    1/24 = 1 × 9/24 × 9 = 9/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/216 + 9/216 = 168 + 9/216 = 177/216
  5. 177/216 simplified gives 59/72
  6. So, 42/54 + 1/24 = 59/72

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