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Add 24/30 and 24/56

24/30 + 24/56 is 43/35.

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,
    24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/840 + 360/840 = 672 + 360/840 = 1032/840
  5. 1032/840 simplified gives 43/35
  6. So, 24/30 + 24/56 = 43/35
    In mixed form: 18/35

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