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Add 7/54 and 18/24

7/54 + 18/24 is 95/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 24 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    18/24 = 18 × 9/24 × 9 = 162/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/216 + 162/216 = 28 + 162/216 = 190/216
  5. 190/216 simplified gives 95/108
  6. So, 7/54 + 18/24 = 95/108

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