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Add 30/56 and 80/9

1st number: 30/56, 2nd number: 8 8/9

30/56 + 80/9 is 2375/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    80/9 = 80 × 56/9 × 56 = 4480/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/504 + 4480/504 = 270 + 4480/504 = 4750/504
  5. 4750/504 simplified gives 2375/252
  6. So, 30/56 + 80/9 = 2375/252
    In mixed form: 9107/252

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