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Add 12/4 and 54/30

1^st number: 3 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

12/4 + 54/30 is 24/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   54/30 = 54 × 2/30 × 2 = 108/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/60 + 108/60 = 180 + 108/60 = 288/60
5. 288/60 simplified gives 24/5
6. So, 12/4 + 54/30 = 24/5
   In mixed form: 44/5

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