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Add 30/56 and 1/54

30/56 + 1/54 is 419/756.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    30/56 = 30 × 27/56 × 27 = 810/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    1/54 = 1 × 28/54 × 28 = 28/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/1512 + 28/1512 = 810 + 28/1512 = 838/1512
  5. 838/1512 simplified gives 419/756
  6. So, 30/56 + 1/54 = 419/756

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