Add 54/24 and 3/28, Solve 2 6/24 + 3/28 as a fraction

Add 54/24 and 3/28

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 3/28

54/24 + 3/28 is 33/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
3/28 = 3 × 6/28 × 6 = 18/168
Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 18/168 = 378 + 18/168 = 396/168
396/168 simplified gives 33/14
So, 54/24 + 3/28 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14

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