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Add 24/30 and 40/56

24/30 + 40/56 is 53/35.

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,
    40/56 = 40 × 15/56 × 15 = 600/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/840 + 600/840 = 672 + 600/840 = 1272/840
  5. 1272/840 simplified gives 53/35
  6. So, 24/30 + 40/56 = 53/35
    In mixed form: 118/35

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