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Add 12/8 and 54/30

1^st number: 1 4/8, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

12/8 + 54/30 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   54/30 = 54 × 4/30 × 4 = 216/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 216/120 = 180 + 216/120 = 396/120
5. 396/120 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 12/8 + 54/30 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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