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Add 54/30 and 70/24

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

54/30 + 70/24 is 283/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   54/30 = 54 × 4/30 × 4 = 216/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/120 + 350/120 = 216 + 350/120 = 566/120
5. 566/120 simplified gives 283/60
6. So, 54/30 + 70/24 = 283/60
   In mixed form: 443/60

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