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Add 30/56 and 72/49

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

30/56 + 72/49 is 393/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   30/56 = 30 × 7/56 × 7 = 210/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   72/49 = 72 × 8/49 × 8 = 576/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/392 + 576/392 = 210 + 576/392 = 786/392
5. 786/392 simplified gives 393/196
6. So, 30/56 + 72/49 = 393/196
   In mixed form: 21/196

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