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Add 25/2 and 56/30

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

25/2 + 56/30 is 431/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
   25/2 = 25 × 15/2 × 15 = 375/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   56/30 = 56 × 1/30 × 1 = 56/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/30 + 56/30 = 375 + 56/30 = 431/30
5. So, 25/2 + 56/30 = 431/30
   In mixed form: 1411/30

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