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Add 49/30 and 56/16

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

49/30 + 56/16 is 77/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   49/30 = 49 × 8/30 × 8 = 392/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   56/16 = 56 × 15/16 × 15 = 840/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/240 + 840/240 = 392 + 840/240 = 1232/240
5. 1232/240 simplified gives 77/15
6. So, 49/30 + 56/16 = 77/15
   In mixed form: 52/15

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