Add 2/56 and 70/30, Solve 2/56 + 2 10/30 as a fraction

Add 2/56 and 70/30

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

2/56 + 70/30 is 199/84.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
70/30 = 70 × 28/30 × 28 = 1960/840
Add the two like fractions:
30/840 + 1960/840 = 30 + 1960/840 = 1990/840
1990/840 simplified gives 199/84
So, 2/56 + 70/30 = 199/84
In mixed form: 231/84

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