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Add 45/30 and 54/8

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

45/30 + 54/8 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   54/8 = 54 × 15/8 × 15 = 810/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 810/120 = 180 + 810/120 = 990/120
5. 990/120 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 45/30 + 54/8 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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