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Add 54/30 and 50/28

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

54/30 + 50/28 is 251/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   54/30 = 54 × 14/30 × 14 = 756/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   50/28 = 50 × 15/28 × 15 = 750/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/420 + 750/420 = 756 + 750/420 = 1506/420
5. 1506/420 simplified gives 251/70
6. So, 54/30 + 50/28 = 251/70
   In mixed form: 341/70

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