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Add 1/56 and 54/30

1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 1 24/30

1/56 + 54/30 is 509/280.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    1/56 = 1 × 15/56 × 15 = 15/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    54/30 = 54 × 28/30 × 28 = 1512/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/840 + 1512/840 = 15 + 1512/840 = 1527/840
  5. 1527/840 simplified gives 509/280
  6. So, 1/56 + 54/30 = 509/280
    In mixed form: 1229/280

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