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Add 56/30 and 42/96

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 42/96

56/30 + 42/96 is 553/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   56/30 = 56 × 16/30 × 16 = 896/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/480 + 210/480 = 896 + 210/480 = 1106/480
5. 1106/480 simplified gives 553/240
6. So, 56/30 + 42/96 = 553/240
   In mixed form: 273/240

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