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Add 8/24 and 54/30

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

8/24 + 54/30 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   54/30 = 54 × 4/30 × 4 = 216/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/120 + 216/120 = 40 + 216/120 = 256/120
5. 256/120 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 8/24 + 54/30 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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