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Add 56/7 and 14/30

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 14/30

56/7 + 14/30 is 127/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    56/7 = 56 × 30/7 × 30 = 1680/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/210 + 98/210 = 1680 + 98/210 = 1778/210
  5. 1778/210 simplified gives 127/15
  6. So, 56/7 + 14/30 = 127/15
    In mixed form: 87/15

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