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Add 8/12 and 54/24

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

8/12 + 54/24 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   8/12 = 8 × 2/12 × 2 = 16/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   54/24 = 54 × 1/24 × 1 = 54/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/24 + 54/24 = 16 + 54/24 = 70/24
5. 70/24 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 8/12 + 54/24 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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