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Add 5/54 and 24/49

5/54 + 24/49 is 1541/2646.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    5/54 = 5 × 49/54 × 49 = 245/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    24/49 = 24 × 54/49 × 54 = 1296/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/2646 + 1296/2646 = 245 + 1296/2646 = 1541/2646
  5. So, 5/54 + 24/49 = 1541/2646

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