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Add 56/10 and 54/30

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

56/10 + 54/30 is 37/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   56/10 = 56 × 3/10 × 3 = 168/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   54/30 = 54 × 1/30 × 1 = 54/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/30 + 54/30 = 168 + 54/30 = 222/30
5. 222/30 simplified gives 37/5
6. So, 56/10 + 54/30 = 37/5
   In mixed form: 72/5

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