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Add 24/56 and 70/30

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

24/56 + 70/30 is 58/21.

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,
   70/30 = 70 × 28/30 × 28 = 1960/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/840 + 1960/840 = 360 + 1960/840 = 2320/840
5. 2320/840 simplified gives 58/21
6. So, 24/56 + 70/30 = 58/21
   In mixed form: 216/21

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