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Add 49/30 and 2/56

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 2/56

49/30 + 2/56 is 701/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    49/30 = 49 × 28/30 × 28 = 1372/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/840 + 30/840 = 1372 + 30/840 = 1402/840
  5. 1402/840 simplified gives 701/420
  6. So, 49/30 + 2/56 = 701/420
    In mixed form: 1281/420

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