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Add 30/14 and 54/56

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 54/56

30/14 + 54/56 is 87/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   30/14 = 30 × 4/14 × 4 = 120/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   54/56 = 54 × 1/56 × 1 = 54/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/56 + 54/56 = 120 + 54/56 = 174/56
5. 174/56 simplified gives 87/28
6. So, 30/14 + 54/56 = 87/28
   In mixed form: 33/28

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