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Add 56/30 and 24/75

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 24/75

56/30 + 24/75 is 164/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/150 + 48/150 = 280 + 48/150 = 328/150
5. 328/150 simplified gives 164/75
6. So, 56/30 + 24/75 = 164/75
   In mixed form: 214/75

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