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Add 30/56 and 80/30

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

30/56 + 80/30 is 269/84.

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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,
   80/30 = 80 × 28/30 × 28 = 2240/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/840 + 2240/840 = 450 + 2240/840 = 2690/840
5. 2690/840 simplified gives 269/84
6. So, 30/56 + 80/30 = 269/84
   In mixed form: 317/84

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