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Add 30/18 and 56/7

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

30/18 + 56/7 is 29/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   30/18 = 30 × 7/18 × 7 = 210/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   56/7 = 56 × 18/7 × 18 = 1008/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/126 + 1008/126 = 210 + 1008/126 = 1218/126
5. 1218/126 simplified gives 29/3
6. So, 30/18 + 56/7 = 29/3
   In mixed form: 92/3

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