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Add 54/30 and 20/96

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 20/96

54/30 + 20/96 is 241/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   54/30 = 54 × 16/30 × 16 = 864/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/480 + 100/480 = 864 + 100/480 = 964/480
5. 964/480 simplified gives 241/120
6. So, 54/30 + 20/96 = 241/120
   In mixed form: 21/120

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