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Add 20/56 and 49/30

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

20/56 + 49/30 is 209/105.

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,
   20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   49/30 = 49 × 28/30 × 28 = 1372/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/840 + 1372/840 = 300 + 1372/840 = 1672/840
5. 1672/840 simplified gives 209/105
6. So, 20/56 + 49/30 = 209/105
   In mixed form: 1104/105

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