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Add 49/30 and 56/8

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

49/30 + 56/8 is 259/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   56/8 = 56 × 15/8 × 15 = 840/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/120 + 840/120 = 196 + 840/120 = 1036/120
5. 1036/120 simplified gives 259/30
6. So, 49/30 + 56/8 = 259/30
   In mixed form: 819/30

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