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Add 54/14 and 16/24

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 16/24

54/14 + 16/24 is 95/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    54/14 = 54 × 12/14 × 12 = 648/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/168 + 112/168 = 648 + 112/168 = 760/168
  5. 760/168 simplified gives 95/21
  6. So, 54/14 + 16/24 = 95/21
    In mixed form: 411/21

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