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Add 56/30 and 49/20

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

56/30 + 49/20 is 259/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
   49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/60 + 147/60 = 112 + 147/60 = 259/60
5. So, 56/30 + 49/20 = 259/60
   In mixed form: 419/60

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