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Add 54/30 and 49/12

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 4 1/12

54/30 + 49/12 is 353/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    54/30 = 54 × 2/30 × 2 = 108/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/60 + 245/60 = 108 + 245/60 = 353/60
  5. So, 54/30 + 49/12 = 353/60
    In mixed form: 553/60

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