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Add 5/30 and 56/35

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

5/30 + 56/35 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/210 + 336/210 = 35 + 336/210 = 371/210
5. 371/210 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 5/30 + 56/35 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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