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Add 2/56 and 45/30

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

2/56 + 45/30 is 43/28.

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,
   2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   45/30 = 45 × 28/30 × 28 = 1260/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/840 + 1260/840 = 30 + 1260/840 = 1290/840
5. 1290/840 simplified gives 43/28
6. So, 2/56 + 45/30 = 43/28
   In mixed form: 115/28

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