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Add 50/30 and 49/56

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 49/56

50/30 + 49/56 is 61/24.

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,
    50/30 = 50 × 28/30 × 28 = 1400/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/840 + 735/840 = 1400 + 735/840 = 2135/840
  5. 2135/840 simplified gives 61/24
  6. So, 50/30 + 49/56 = 61/24
    In mixed form: 213/24

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