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Add 35/56 and 30/24

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

35/56 + 30/24 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/168 + 210/168 = 105 + 210/168 = 315/168
5. 315/168 simplified gives 15/8
6. So, 35/56 + 30/24 = 15/8
   In mixed form: 17/8

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