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Add 70/30 and 24/54

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 24/54

70/30 + 24/54 is 25/9.

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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,
   70/30 = 70 × 9/30 × 9 = 630/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/270 + 120/270 = 630 + 120/270 = 750/270
5. 750/270 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 70/30 + 24/54 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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