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Add 54/30 and 24/50

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 24/50

54/30 + 24/50 is 57/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/150 + 72/150 = 270 + 72/150 = 342/150
5. 342/150 simplified gives 57/25
6. So, 54/30 + 24/50 = 57/25
   In mixed form: 27/25

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