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Add 56/3 and 84/30

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 2 24/30

56/3 + 84/30 is 322/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    56/3 = 56 × 10/3 × 10 = 560/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    84/30 = 84 × 1/30 × 1 = 84/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/30 + 84/30 = 560 + 84/30 = 644/30
  5. 644/30 simplified gives 322/15
  6. So, 56/3 + 84/30 = 322/15
    In mixed form: 217/15

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