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Add 54/24 and 84/16

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

54/24 + 84/16 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   54/24 = 54 × 2/24 × 2 = 108/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   84/16 = 84 × 3/16 × 3 = 252/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/48 + 252/48 = 108 + 252/48 = 360/48
5. 360/48 simplified gives 15/2
6. So, 54/24 + 84/16 = 15/2
   In mixed form: 71/2

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