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Add 25/56 and 48/30

1st number: 25/56, 2nd number: 1 18/30

25/56 + 48/30 is 573/280.

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,
    25/56 = 25 × 15/56 × 15 = 375/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    48/30 = 48 × 28/30 × 28 = 1344/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/840 + 1344/840 = 375 + 1344/840 = 1719/840
  5. 1719/840 simplified gives 573/280
  6. So, 25/56 + 48/30 = 573/280
    In mixed form: 213/280

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