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Add 56/30 and 14/5

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 2 4/5

56/30 + 14/5 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    56/30 = 56 × 1/30 × 1 = 56/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    14/5 = 14 × 6/5 × 6 = 84/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/30 + 84/30 = 56 + 84/30 = 140/30
  5. 140/30 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 56/30 + 14/5 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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