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Add 35/30 and 5/56

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 5/56

35/30 + 5/56 is 211/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    35/30 = 35 × 28/30 × 28 = 980/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/840 + 75/840 = 980 + 75/840 = 1055/840
  5. 1055/840 simplified gives 211/168
  6. So, 35/30 + 5/56 = 211/168
    In mixed form: 143/168

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