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Add 5/56 and 48/30

1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 1 18/30

5/56 + 48/30 is 473/280.

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,
    5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    48/30 = 48 × 28/30 × 28 = 1344/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/840 + 1344/840 = 75 + 1344/840 = 1419/840
  5. 1419/840 simplified gives 473/280
  6. So, 5/56 + 48/30 = 473/280
    In mixed form: 1193/280

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