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Add 54/24 and 40/32

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

54/24 + 40/32 is 7/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   54/24 = 54 × 4/24 × 4 = 216/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   40/32 = 40 × 3/32 × 3 = 120/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/96 + 120/96 = 216 + 120/96 = 336/96
5. 336/96 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 54/24 + 40/32 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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