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Add 30/21 and 24/56

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 24/56

30/21 + 24/56 is 13/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   30/21 = 30 × 8/21 × 8 = 240/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/168 + 72/168 = 240 + 72/168 = 312/168
5. 312/168 simplified gives 13/7
6. So, 30/21 + 24/56 = 13/7
   In mixed form: 16/7

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