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Add 54/30 and 96/49

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 47/49

54/30 + 96/49 is 921/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   54/30 = 54 × 49/30 × 49 = 2646/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   96/49 = 96 × 30/49 × 30 = 2880/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/1470 + 2880/1470 = 2646 + 2880/1470 = 5526/1470
5. 5526/1470 simplified gives 921/245
6. So, 54/30 + 96/49 = 921/245
   In mixed form: 3186/245

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