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Add 24/45 and 56/30

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

24/45 + 56/30 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/90 + 168/90 = 48 + 168/90 = 216/90
5. 216/90 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 24/45 + 56/30 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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