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Add 30/56 and 20/16

1st number: 30/56, 2nd number: 1 4/16

30/56 + 20/16 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    30/56 = 30 × 2/56 × 2 = 60/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/112 + 140/112 = 60 + 140/112 = 200/112
  5. 200/112 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 30/56 + 20/16 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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