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Add 54/30 and 70/56

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

54/30 + 70/56 is 61/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   54/30 = 54 × 28/30 × 28 = 1512/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   70/56 = 70 × 15/56 × 15 = 1050/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/840 + 1050/840 = 1512 + 1050/840 = 2562/840
5. 2562/840 simplified gives 61/20
6. So, 54/30 + 70/56 = 61/20
   In mixed form: 31/20

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