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Add 30/2 and 56/70

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 56/70

30/2 + 56/70 is 79/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   30/2 = 30 × 35/2 × 35 = 1050/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   56/70 = 56 × 1/70 × 1 = 56/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/70 + 56/70 = 1050 + 56/70 = 1106/70
5. 1106/70 simplified gives 79/5
6. So, 30/2 + 56/70 = 79/5
   In mixed form: 154/5

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