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Add 35/30 and 56/8

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 7 0/8

35/30 + 56/8 is 49/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    35/30 = 35 × 4/30 × 4 = 140/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    56/8 = 56 × 15/8 × 15 = 840/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/120 + 840/120 = 140 + 840/120 = 980/120
  5. 980/120 simplified gives 49/6
  6. So, 35/30 + 56/8 = 49/6
    In mixed form: 81/6

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