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Add 30/56 and 42/30

1st number: 30/56, 2nd number: 1 12/30

30/56 + 42/30 is 271/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 30 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 30 × 28 = 840,
    42/30 = 42 × 28/30 × 28 = 1176/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/840 + 1176/840 = 450 + 1176/840 = 1626/840
  5. 1626/840 simplified gives 271/140
  6. So, 30/56 + 42/30 = 271/140
    In mixed form: 1131/140

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