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Add 54/24 and 63/10

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 6 3/10

54/24 + 63/10 is 171/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 10 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 10 × 12 = 120,
    63/10 = 63 × 12/10 × 12 = 756/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/120 + 756/120 = 270 + 756/120 = 1026/120
  5. 1026/120 simplified gives 171/20
  6. So, 54/24 + 63/10 = 171/20
    In mixed form: 811/20

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