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Add 12/5 and 30/56

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 30/56

12/5 + 30/56 is 411/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    12/5 = 12 × 56/5 × 56 = 672/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/280 + 150/280 = 672 + 150/280 = 822/280
  5. 822/280 simplified gives 411/140
  6. So, 12/5 + 30/56 = 411/140
    In mixed form: 2131/140

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