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Add 30/56 and 2/6

30/56 + 2/6 is 73/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    2/6 = 2 × 28/6 × 28 = 56/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/168 + 56/168 = 90 + 56/168 = 146/168
  5. 146/168 simplified gives 73/84
  6. So, 30/56 + 2/6 = 73/84

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