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Add 54/30 and 75/20

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 3 15/20

54/30 + 75/20 is 111/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
   75/20 = 75 × 3/20 × 3 = 225/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/60 + 225/60 = 108 + 225/60 = 333/60
5. 333/60 simplified gives 111/20
6. So, 54/30 + 75/20 = 111/20
   In mixed form: 511/20

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