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Add 30/36 and 54/8

1^st number: 30/36, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

30/36 + 54/8 is 91/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   30/36 = 30 × 2/36 × 2 = 60/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   54/8 = 54 × 9/8 × 9 = 486/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/72 + 486/72 = 60 + 486/72 = 546/72
5. 546/72 simplified gives 91/12
6. So, 30/36 + 54/8 = 91/12
   In mixed form: 77/12

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