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Add 54/30 and 50/80

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 50/80

54/30 + 50/80 is 97/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   54/30 = 54 × 8/30 × 8 = 432/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/240 + 150/240 = 432 + 150/240 = 582/240
5. 582/240 simplified gives 97/40
6. So, 54/30 + 50/80 = 97/40
   In mixed form: 217/40

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