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Add 56/30 and 24/56

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 24/56

56/30 + 24/56 is 241/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   56/30 = 56 × 28/30 × 28 = 1568/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/840 + 360/840 = 1568 + 360/840 = 1928/840
5. 1928/840 simplified gives 241/105
6. So, 56/30 + 24/56 = 241/105
   In mixed form: 231/105

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