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Add 84/54 and 8/24

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 8/24

84/54 + 8/24 is 17/9.

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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,
   84/54 = 84 × 4/54 × 4 = 336/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   8/24 = 8 × 9/24 × 9 = 72/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/216 + 72/216 = 336 + 72/216 = 408/216
5. 408/216 simplified gives 17/9
6. So, 84/54 + 8/24 = 17/9
   In mixed form: 18/9

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