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Add 54/30 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 40/48

54/30 + 40/48 is 79/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
   40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/240 + 200/240 = 432 + 200/240 = 632/240
5. 632/240 simplified gives 79/30
6. So, 54/30 + 40/48 = 79/30
   In mixed form: 219/30

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