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Add 30/8 and 42/56

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 42/56

30/8 + 42/56 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    30/8 = 30 × 7/8 × 7 = 210/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/56 + 42/56 = 210 + 42/56 = 252/56
  5. 252/56 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 30/8 + 42/56 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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