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Add 48/54 and 54/30

1^st number: 48/54, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

48/54 + 54/30 is 121/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/270 + 486/270 = 240 + 486/270 = 726/270
5. 726/270 simplified gives 121/45
6. So, 48/54 + 54/30 = 121/45
   In mixed form: 231/45

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