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Add 56/8 and 42/30

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

56/8 + 42/30 is 42/5.

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,
   42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/120 + 168/120 = 840 + 168/120 = 1008/120
5. 1008/120 simplified gives 42/5
6. So, 56/8 + 42/30 = 42/5
   In mixed form: 82/5

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