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Add 56/30 and 45/12

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 3 9/12

56/30 + 45/12 is 337/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    56/30 = 56 × 2/30 × 2 = 112/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/60 + 225/60 = 112 + 225/60 = 337/60
  5. So, 56/30 + 45/12 = 337/60
    In mixed form: 537/60

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