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Add 56/30 and 45/96

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 45/96

56/30 + 45/96 is 1121/480.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/480 + 225/480 = 896 + 225/480 = 1121/480
5. So, 56/30 + 45/96 = 1121/480
   In mixed form: 2161/480

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