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Add 12/28 and 54/30

1^st number: 12/28, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

12/28 + 54/30 is 78/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   12/28 = 12 × 15/28 × 15 = 180/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   54/30 = 54 × 14/30 × 14 = 756/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/420 + 756/420 = 180 + 756/420 = 936/420
5. 936/420 simplified gives 78/35
6. So, 12/28 + 54/30 = 78/35
   In mixed form: 28/35

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