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Add 56/30 and 48/54

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 48/54

56/30 + 48/54 is 124/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   56/30 = 56 × 9/30 × 9 = 504/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/270 + 240/270 = 504 + 240/270 = 744/270
5. 744/270 simplified gives 124/45
6. So, 56/30 + 48/54 = 124/45
   In mixed form: 234/45

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