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Add 15/30 and 54/24

1^st number: 15/30, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

15/30 + 54/24 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   15/30 = 15 × 4/30 × 4 = 60/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/120 + 270/120 = 60 + 270/120 = 330/120
5. 330/120 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 15/30 + 54/24 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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