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Add 56/30 and 54/84

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 54/84

56/30 + 54/84 is 527/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   56/30 = 56 × 14/30 × 14 = 784/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   54/84 = 54 × 5/84 × 5 = 270/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/420 + 270/420 = 784 + 270/420 = 1054/420
5. 1054/420 simplified gives 527/210
6. So, 56/30 + 54/84 = 527/210
   In mixed form: 2107/210

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