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Add 45/24 and 27/54

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 27/54

45/24 + 27/54 is 19/8.

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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,
   45/24 = 45 × 9/24 × 9 = 405/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   27/54 = 27 × 4/54 × 4 = 108/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/216 + 108/216 = 405 + 108/216 = 513/216
5. 513/216 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 45/24 + 27/54 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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