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Add 56/30 and 49/60

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 49/60

56/30 + 49/60 is 161/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
   49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/60 + 49/60 = 112 + 49/60 = 161/60
5. So, 56/30 + 49/60 = 161/60
   In mixed form: 241/60

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