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Add 54/56 and 60/30

1st number: 54/56, 2nd number: 2 0/30

54/56 + 60/30 is 83/28.

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,
    54/56 = 54 × 15/56 × 15 = 810/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    60/30 = 60 × 28/30 × 28 = 1680/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/840 + 1680/840 = 810 + 1680/840 = 2490/840
  5. 2490/840 simplified gives 83/28
  6. So, 54/56 + 60/30 = 83/28
    In mixed form: 227/28

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