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Add 12/30 and 56/54

1^st number: 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

12/30 + 56/54 is 194/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   12/30 = 12 × 9/30 × 9 = 108/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/270 + 280/270 = 108 + 280/270 = 388/270
5. 388/270 simplified gives 194/135
6. So, 12/30 + 56/54 = 194/135
   In mixed form: 159/135

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