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Add 12/30 and 56/18

1^st number: 12/30, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

12/30 + 56/18 is 158/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/90 + 280/90 = 36 + 280/90 = 316/90
5. 316/90 simplified gives 158/45
6. So, 12/30 + 56/18 = 158/45
   In mixed form: 323/45

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