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Add 54/27 and 24/54

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 24/54

54/27 + 24/54 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   54/27 = 54 × 2/27 × 2 = 108/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   24/54 = 24 × 1/54 × 1 = 24/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/54 + 24/54 = 108 + 24/54 = 132/54
5. 132/54 simplified gives 22/9
6. So, 54/27 + 24/54 = 22/9
   In mixed form: 24/9

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