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Add 54/24 and 18/35

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 18/35

54/24 + 18/35 is 387/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    54/24 = 54 × 35/24 × 35 = 1890/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    18/35 = 18 × 24/35 × 24 = 432/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/840 + 432/840 = 1890 + 432/840 = 2322/840
  5. 2322/840 simplified gives 387/140
  6. So, 54/24 + 18/35 = 387/140
    In mixed form: 2107/140

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