Add 54/24 and 24/14, Solve 2 6/24 + 1 10/14 as a fraction

Add 54/24 and 24/14

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 10/14

54/24 + 24/14 is 111/28.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
24/14 = 24 × 12/14 × 12 = 288/168
Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 288/168 = 378 + 288/168 = 666/168
666/168 simplified gives 111/28
So, 54/24 + 24/14 = 111/28
In mixed form: 327/28

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