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Add 49/56 and 36/30

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/30

49/56 + 36/30 is 83/40.

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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,
   49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   36/30 = 36 × 28/30 × 28 = 1008/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/840 + 1008/840 = 735 + 1008/840 = 1743/840
5. 1743/840 simplified gives 83/40
6. So, 49/56 + 36/30 = 83/40
   In mixed form: 23/40

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