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Add 24/80 and 54/30

1^st number: 24/80, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

24/80 + 54/30 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   54/30 = 54 × 8/30 × 8 = 432/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/240 + 432/240 = 72 + 432/240 = 504/240
5. 504/240 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 24/80 + 54/30 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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