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Add 30/45 and 25/56

30/45 + 25/56 is 187/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    30/45 = 30 × 56/45 × 56 = 1680/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    25/56 = 25 × 45/56 × 45 = 1125/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/2520 + 1125/2520 = 1680 + 1125/2520 = 2805/2520
  5. 2805/2520 simplified gives 187/168
  6. So, 30/45 + 25/56 = 187/168
    In mixed form: 119/168

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