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Add 54/30 and 30/80

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 30/80

54/30 + 30/80 is 87/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   54/30 = 54 × 8/30 × 8 = 432/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/240 + 90/240 = 432 + 90/240 = 522/240
5. 522/240 simplified gives 87/40
6. So, 54/30 + 30/80 = 87/40
   In mixed form: 27/40

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