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Add 56/28 and 49/30

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

56/28 + 49/30 is 109/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   56/28 = 56 × 15/28 × 15 = 840/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   49/30 = 49 × 14/30 × 14 = 686/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/420 + 686/420 = 840 + 686/420 = 1526/420
5. 1526/420 simplified gives 109/30
6. So, 56/28 + 49/30 = 109/30
   In mixed form: 319/30

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