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Add 30/18 and 3/56

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 3/56

30/18 + 3/56 is 289/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    30/18 = 30 × 28/18 × 28 = 840/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/504 + 27/504 = 840 + 27/504 = 867/504
  5. 867/504 simplified gives 289/168
  6. So, 30/18 + 3/56 = 289/168
    In mixed form: 1121/168

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