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Add 54/24 and 56/30

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

54/24 + 56/30 is 247/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   56/30 = 56 × 4/30 × 4 = 224/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/120 + 224/120 = 270 + 224/120 = 494/120
5. 494/120 simplified gives 247/60
6. So, 54/24 + 56/30 = 247/60
   In mixed form: 47/60

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