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Add 30/49 and 27/56

30/49 + 27/56 is 429/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    30/49 = 30 × 8/49 × 8 = 240/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    27/56 = 27 × 7/56 × 7 = 189/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/392 + 189/392 = 240 + 189/392 = 429/392
  5. So, 30/49 + 27/56 = 429/392
    In mixed form: 137/392

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