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Add 5/30 and 60/56

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

5/30 + 60/56 is 26/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   5/30 = 5 × 28/30 × 28 = 140/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   60/56 = 60 × 15/56 × 15 = 900/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/840 + 900/840 = 140 + 900/840 = 1040/840
5. 1040/840 simplified gives 26/21
6. So, 5/30 + 60/56 = 26/21
   In mixed form: 15/21

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