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Add 49/56 and 8/30

49/56 + 8/30 is 137/120.

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,
    49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    8/30 = 8 × 28/30 × 28 = 224/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/840 + 224/840 = 735 + 224/840 = 959/840
  5. 959/840 simplified gives 137/120
  6. So, 49/56 + 8/30 = 137/120
    In mixed form: 117/120

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