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Add 54/15 and 10/24

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 10/24

54/15 + 10/24 is 241/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    54/15 = 54 × 8/15 × 8 = 432/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/120 + 50/120 = 432 + 50/120 = 482/120
  5. 482/120 simplified gives 241/60
  6. So, 54/15 + 10/24 = 241/60
    In mixed form: 41/60

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