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Add 30/20 and 50/54

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 50/54

30/20 + 50/54 is 131/54.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   30/20 = 30 × 27/20 × 27 = 810/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/540 + 500/540 = 810 + 500/540 = 1310/540
5. 1310/540 simplified gives 131/54
6. So, 30/20 + 50/54 = 131/54
   In mixed form: 223/54

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