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Add 49/30 and 56/84

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 56/84

49/30 + 56/84 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   49/30 = 49 × 14/30 × 14 = 686/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/420 + 280/420 = 686 + 280/420 = 966/420
5. 966/420 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 49/30 + 56/84 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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