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Add 54/30 and 42/27

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

54/30 + 42/27 is 151/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   42/27 = 42 × 10/27 × 10 = 420/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/270 + 420/270 = 486 + 420/270 = 906/270
5. 906/270 simplified gives 151/45
6. So, 54/30 + 42/27 = 151/45
   In mixed form: 316/45

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