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Add 54/24 and 4/27

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 4/27

54/24 + 4/27 is 259/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    54/24 = 54 × 9/24 × 9 = 486/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    4/27 = 4 × 8/27 × 8 = 32/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/216 + 32/216 = 486 + 32/216 = 518/216
  5. 518/216 simplified gives 259/108
  6. So, 54/24 + 4/27 = 259/108
    In mixed form: 243/108

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