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Add 54/30 and 40/24

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

54/30 + 40/24 is 52/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   54/30 = 54 × 4/30 × 4 = 216/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/120 + 200/120 = 216 + 200/120 = 416/120
5. 416/120 simplified gives 52/15
6. So, 54/30 + 40/24 = 52/15
   In mixed form: 37/15

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