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Add 18/30 and 49/56

18/30 + 49/56 is 59/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    18/30 = 18 × 28/30 × 28 = 504/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/840 + 735/840 = 504 + 735/840 = 1239/840
  5. 1239/840 simplified gives 59/40
  6. So, 18/30 + 49/56 = 59/40
    In mixed form: 119/40

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