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Add 12/56 and 24/30

12/56 + 24/30 is 71/70.

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,
    12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/840 + 672/840 = 180 + 672/840 = 852/840
  5. 852/840 simplified gives 71/70
  6. So, 12/56 + 24/30 = 71/70
    In mixed form: 11/70

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