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Add 54/28 and 8/24

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 8/24

54/28 + 8/24 is 95/42.

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,
   8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/168 + 56/168 = 324 + 56/168 = 380/168
5. 380/168 simplified gives 95/42
6. So, 54/28 + 8/24 = 95/42
   In mixed form: 211/42

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