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Add 35/56 and 20/30

35/56 + 20/30 is 31/24.

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,
    20/30 = 20 × 28/30 × 28 = 560/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/840 + 560/840 = 525 + 560/840 = 1085/840
  5. 1085/840 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 35/56 + 20/30 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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