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Add 54/45 and 54/30

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

54/45 + 54/30 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   54/30 = 54 × 3/30 × 3 = 162/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/90 + 162/90 = 108 + 162/90 = 270/90
5. 270/90 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 54/45 + 54/30 = 3/1

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