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Add 56/30 and 2/28

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 2/28

56/30 + 2/28 is 407/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    56/30 = 56 × 14/30 × 14 = 784/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/420 + 30/420 = 784 + 30/420 = 814/420
  5. 814/420 simplified gives 407/210
  6. So, 56/30 + 2/28 = 407/210
    In mixed form: 1197/210

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