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Add 30/84 and 5/56

30/84 + 5/56 is 25/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   30/84 = 30 × 2/84 × 2 = 60/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/168 + 15/168 = 60 + 15/168 = 75/168
5. 75/168 simplified gives 25/56
6. So, 30/84 + 5/56 = 25/56

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