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Add 54/24 and 35/21

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/21

54/24 + 35/21 is 47/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   35/21 = 35 × 8/21 × 8 = 280/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/168 + 280/168 = 378 + 280/168 = 658/168
5. 658/168 simplified gives 47/12
6. So, 54/24 + 35/21 = 47/12
   In mixed form: 311/12

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