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Add 54/24 and 35/15

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 2 5/15

54/24 + 35/15 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/120 + 280/120 = 270 + 280/120 = 550/120
  5. 550/120 simplified gives 55/12
  6. So, 54/24 + 35/15 = 55/12
    In mixed form: 47/12

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