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Add 42/30 and 18/56

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 18/56

42/30 + 18/56 is 241/140.

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,
    18/56 = 18 × 15/56 × 15 = 270/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/840 + 270/840 = 1176 + 270/840 = 1446/840
  5. 1446/840 simplified gives 241/140
  6. So, 42/30 + 18/56 = 241/140
    In mixed form: 1101/140

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