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Add 8/24 and 54/72

8/24 + 54/72 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/72 + 54/72 = 24 + 54/72 = 78/72
5. 78/72 simplified gives 13/12
6. So, 8/24 + 54/72 = 13/12
   In mixed form: 11/12

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