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Add 30/56 and 90/60

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

30/56 + 90/60 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 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 60 × 14 = 840,
   90/60 = 90 × 14/60 × 14 = 1260/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/840 + 1260/840 = 450 + 1260/840 = 1710/840
5. 1710/840 simplified gives 57/28
6. So, 30/56 + 90/60 = 57/28
   In mixed form: 21/28

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