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Add 56/30 and 35/24

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

56/30 + 35/24 is 133/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   56/30 = 56 × 4/30 × 4 = 224/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/120 + 175/120 = 224 + 175/120 = 399/120
5. 399/120 simplified gives 133/40
6. So, 56/30 + 35/24 = 133/40
   In mixed form: 313/40

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