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Add 56/30 and 54/12

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

56/30 + 54/12 is 191/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   56/30 = 56 × 2/30 × 2 = 112/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/60 + 270/60 = 112 + 270/60 = 382/60
5. 382/60 simplified gives 191/30
6. So, 56/30 + 54/12 = 191/30
   In mixed form: 611/30

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