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Add 42/30 and 48/56

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 48/56

42/30 + 48/56 is 79/35.

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,
   48/56 = 48 × 15/56 × 15 = 720/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/840 + 720/840 = 1176 + 720/840 = 1896/840
5. 1896/840 simplified gives 79/35
6. So, 42/30 + 48/56 = 79/35
   In mixed form: 29/35

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