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Add 30/56 and 56/30

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

30/56 + 56/30 is 1009/420.

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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,
   56/30 = 56 × 28/30 × 28 = 1568/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/840 + 1568/840 = 450 + 1568/840 = 2018/840
5. 2018/840 simplified gives 1009/420
6. So, 30/56 + 56/30 = 1009/420
   In mixed form: 2169/420

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