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Add 24/5 and 54/30

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

24/5 + 54/30 is 33/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   24/5 = 24 × 6/5 × 6 = 144/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   54/30 = 54 × 1/30 × 1 = 54/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/30 + 54/30 = 144 + 54/30 = 198/30
5. 198/30 simplified gives 33/5
6. So, 24/5 + 54/30 = 33/5
   In mixed form: 63/5

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