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Add 42/30 and 10/56

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 10/56

42/30 + 10/56 is 221/140.

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,
    42/30 = 42 × 28/30 × 28 = 1176/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/840 + 150/840 = 1176 + 150/840 = 1326/840
  5. 1326/840 simplified gives 221/140
  6. So, 42/30 + 10/56 = 221/140
    In mixed form: 181/140

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