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Add 56/8 and 18/30

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 18/30

56/8 + 18/30 is 38/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    56/8 = 56 × 15/8 × 15 = 840/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    18/30 = 18 × 4/30 × 4 = 72/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/120 + 72/120 = 840 + 72/120 = 912/120
  5. 912/120 simplified gives 38/5
  6. So, 56/8 + 18/30 = 38/5
    In mixed form: 73/5

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