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Add 30/56 and 20/28

30/56 + 20/28 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    30/56 = 30 × 1/56 × 1 = 30/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    20/28 = 20 × 2/28 × 2 = 40/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/56 + 40/56 = 30 + 40/56 = 70/56
  5. 70/56 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 30/56 + 20/28 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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