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Add 54/30 and 40/72

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 40/72

54/30 + 40/72 is 106/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   54/30 = 54 × 12/30 × 12 = 648/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/360 + 200/360 = 648 + 200/360 = 848/360
5. 848/360 simplified gives 106/45
6. So, 54/30 + 40/72 = 106/45
   In mixed form: 216/45

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