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Add 30/28 and 45/24

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

30/28 + 45/24 is 165/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   30/28 = 30 × 6/28 × 6 = 180/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/168 + 315/168 = 180 + 315/168 = 495/168
5. 495/168 simplified gives 165/56
6. So, 30/28 + 45/24 = 165/56
   In mixed form: 253/56

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