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Add 2/18 and 56/30

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 26/30

2/18 + 56/30 is 89/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/90 + 168/90 = 10 + 168/90 = 178/90
  5. 178/90 simplified gives 89/45
  6. So, 2/18 + 56/30 = 89/45
    In mixed form: 144/45

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