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Add 56/84 and 27/30

56/84 + 27/30 is 47/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   27/30 = 27 × 14/30 × 14 = 378/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/420 + 378/420 = 280 + 378/420 = 658/420
5. 658/420 simplified gives 47/30
6. So, 56/84 + 27/30 = 47/30
   In mixed form: 117/30

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