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Add 30/20 and 35/56

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 35/56

30/20 + 35/56 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   30/20 = 30 × 14/20 × 14 = 420/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/280 + 175/280 = 420 + 175/280 = 595/280
5. 595/280 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 30/20 + 35/56 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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