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Add 30/49 and 56/36

1^st number: 30/49, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

30/49 + 56/36 is 956/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   30/49 = 30 × 36/49 × 36 = 1080/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/1764 + 2744/1764 = 1080 + 2744/1764 = 3824/1764
5. 3824/1764 simplified gives 956/441
6. So, 30/49 + 56/36 = 956/441
   In mixed form: 274/441

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