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Add 30/28 and 15/56

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 15/56

30/28 + 15/56 is 75/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   30/28 = 30 × 2/28 × 2 = 60/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   15/56 = 15 × 1/56 × 1 = 15/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/56 + 15/56 = 60 + 15/56 = 75/56
5. So, 30/28 + 15/56 = 75/56
   In mixed form: 119/56

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