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Add 54/30 and 15/56

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 15/56

54/30 + 15/56 is 579/280.

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,
    54/30 = 54 × 28/30 × 28 = 1512/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    15/56 = 15 × 15/56 × 15 = 225/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/840 + 225/840 = 1512 + 225/840 = 1737/840
  5. 1737/840 simplified gives 579/280
  6. So, 54/30 + 15/56 = 579/280
    In mixed form: 219/280

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