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Add 54/28 and 3/24

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 3/24

54/28 + 3/24 is 115/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    54/28 = 54 × 6/28 × 6 = 324/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/168 + 21/168 = 324 + 21/168 = 345/168
  5. 345/168 simplified gives 115/56
  6. So, 54/28 + 3/24 = 115/56
    In mixed form: 23/56

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