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Add 30/56 and 35/90

30/56 + 35/90 is 233/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    30/56 = 30 × 45/56 × 45 = 1350/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
    35/90 = 35 × 28/90 × 28 = 980/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2520 + 980/2520 = 1350 + 980/2520 = 2330/2520
  5. 2330/2520 simplified gives 233/252
  6. So, 30/56 + 35/90 = 233/252

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