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Add 30/42 and 24/56

30/42 + 24/56 is 8/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/168 + 72/168 = 120 + 72/168 = 192/168
  5. 192/168 simplified gives 8/7
  6. So, 30/42 + 24/56 = 8/7
    In mixed form: 11/7

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