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Add 30/10 and 6/56

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 6/56

30/10 + 6/56 is 87/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    30/10 = 30 × 28/10 × 28 = 840/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/280 + 30/280 = 840 + 30/280 = 870/280
  5. 870/280 simplified gives 87/28
  6. So, 30/10 + 6/56 = 87/28
    In mixed form: 33/28

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