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Add 81/3 and 54/24

1^st number: 27 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

81/3 + 54/24 is 117/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   81/3 = 81 × 8/3 × 8 = 648/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   54/24 = 54 × 1/24 × 1 = 54/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/24 + 54/24 = 648 + 54/24 = 702/24
5. 702/24 simplified gives 117/4
6. So, 81/3 + 54/24 = 117/4
   In mixed form: 291/4

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