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Add 30/24 and 54/56

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 54/56

30/24 + 54/56 is 31/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/168 + 162/168 = 210 + 162/168 = 372/168
5. 372/168 simplified gives 31/14
6. So, 30/24 + 54/56 = 31/14
   In mixed form: 23/14

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