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Add 30/24 and 45/54

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 45/54

30/24 + 45/54 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   30/24 = 30 × 9/24 × 9 = 270/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/216 + 180/216 = 270 + 180/216 = 450/216
5. 450/216 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 30/24 + 45/54 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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