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Add 42/56 and 16/30

42/56 + 16/30 is 77/60.

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,
    42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    16/30 = 16 × 28/30 × 28 = 448/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/840 + 448/840 = 630 + 448/840 = 1078/840
  5. 1078/840 simplified gives 77/60
  6. So, 42/56 + 16/30 = 77/60
    In mixed form: 117/60

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