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Add 6/8 and 54/30

1^st number: 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

6/8 + 54/30 is 51/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   54/30 = 54 × 4/30 × 4 = 216/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/120 + 216/120 = 90 + 216/120 = 306/120
5. 306/120 simplified gives 51/20
6. So, 6/8 + 54/30 = 51/20
   In mixed form: 211/20

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