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Add 30/12 and 54/32

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

30/12 + 54/32 is 67/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   30/12 = 30 × 8/12 × 8 = 240/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   54/32 = 54 × 3/32 × 3 = 162/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/96 + 162/96 = 240 + 162/96 = 402/96
5. 402/96 simplified gives 67/16
6. So, 30/12 + 54/32 = 67/16
   In mixed form: 43/16

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