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Add 24/30 and 16/56

24/30 + 16/56 is 38/35.

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,
    24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    16/56 = 16 × 15/56 × 15 = 240/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/840 + 240/840 = 672 + 240/840 = 912/840
  5. 912/840 simplified gives 38/35
  6. So, 24/30 + 16/56 = 38/35
    In mixed form: 13/35

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