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Add 30/56 and 81/24

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 3 9/24

30/56 + 81/24 is 219/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/168 + 567/168 = 90 + 567/168 = 657/168
5. 657/168 simplified gives 219/56
6. So, 30/56 + 81/24 = 219/56
   In mixed form: 351/56

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