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Add 54/14 and 8/24

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 8/24

54/14 + 8/24 is 88/21.

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,
   8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/168 + 56/168 = 648 + 56/168 = 704/168
5. 704/168 simplified gives 88/21
6. So, 54/14 + 8/24 = 88/21
   In mixed form: 44/21

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