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Add 56/30 and 42/6

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

56/30 + 42/6 is 133/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 6 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 6 × 5 = 30,
   42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/30 + 210/30 = 56 + 210/30 = 266/30
5. 266/30 simplified gives 133/15
6. So, 56/30 + 42/6 = 133/15
   In mixed form: 813/15

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