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Add 30/56 and 15/60

30/56 + 15/60 is 11/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 60 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    15/60 = 15 × 14/60 × 14 = 210/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/840 + 210/840 = 450 + 210/840 = 660/840
  5. 660/840 simplified gives 11/14
  6. So, 30/56 + 15/60 = 11/14

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