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Add 35/56 and 16/30

35/56 + 16/30 is 139/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    16/30 = 16 × 28/30 × 28 = 448/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/840 + 448/840 = 525 + 448/840 = 973/840
  5. 973/840 simplified gives 139/120
  6. So, 35/56 + 16/30 = 139/120
    In mixed form: 119/120

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