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Add 54/30 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 42/50

54/30 + 42/50 is 66/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/150 + 126/150 = 270 + 126/150 = 396/150
5. 396/150 simplified gives 66/25
6. So, 54/30 + 42/50 = 66/25
   In mixed form: 216/25

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