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Add 30/12 and 24/56

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 24/56

30/12 + 24/56 is 41/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    30/12 = 30 × 14/12 × 14 = 420/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/168 + 72/168 = 420 + 72/168 = 492/168
  5. 492/168 simplified gives 41/14
  6. So, 30/12 + 24/56 = 41/14
    In mixed form: 213/14

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