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Add 24/54 and 45/30

1^st number: 24/54, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

24/54 + 45/30 is 35/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   45/30 = 45 × 9/30 × 9 = 405/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/270 + 405/270 = 120 + 405/270 = 525/270
5. 525/270 simplified gives 35/18
6. So, 24/54 + 45/30 = 35/18
   In mixed form: 117/18

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