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Add 24/30 and 20/56

24/30 + 20/56 is 81/70.

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,
    20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/840 + 300/840 = 672 + 300/840 = 972/840
  5. 972/840 simplified gives 81/70
  6. So, 24/30 + 20/56 = 81/70
    In mixed form: 111/70

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