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Add 56/30 and 54/60

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 54/60

56/30 + 54/60 is 83/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
   54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/60 + 54/60 = 112 + 54/60 = 166/60
5. 166/60 simplified gives 83/30
6. So, 56/30 + 54/60 = 83/30
   In mixed form: 223/30

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