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Add 54/30 and 20/56

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 20/56

54/30 + 20/56 is 151/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   54/30 = 54 × 28/30 × 28 = 1512/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/840 + 300/840 = 1512 + 300/840 = 1812/840
5. 1812/840 simplified gives 151/70
6. So, 54/30 + 20/56 = 151/70
   In mixed form: 211/70

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