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Add 45/56 and 24/30

45/56 + 24/30 is 449/280.

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,
    45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/840 + 672/840 = 675 + 672/840 = 1347/840
  5. 1347/840 simplified gives 449/280
  6. So, 45/56 + 24/30 = 449/280
    In mixed form: 1169/280

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