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Add 6/16 and 54/30

1^st number: 6/16, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

6/16 + 54/30 is 87/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   6/16 = 6 × 15/16 × 15 = 90/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   54/30 = 54 × 8/30 × 8 = 432/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/240 + 432/240 = 90 + 432/240 = 522/240
5. 522/240 simplified gives 87/40
6. So, 6/16 + 54/30 = 87/40
   In mixed form: 27/40

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