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Add 24/56 and 35/30

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

24/56 + 35/30 is 67/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   35/30 = 35 × 28/30 × 28 = 980/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/840 + 980/840 = 360 + 980/840 = 1340/840
5. 1340/840 simplified gives 67/42
6. So, 24/56 + 35/30 = 67/42
   In mixed form: 125/42

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