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Add 30/56 and 75/96

30/56 + 75/96 is 295/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    30/56 = 30 × 12/56 × 12 = 360/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/672 + 525/672 = 360 + 525/672 = 885/672
  5. 885/672 simplified gives 295/224
  6. So, 30/56 + 75/96 = 295/224
    In mixed form: 171/224

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