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Add 56/84 and 30/36

56/84 + 30/36 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   56/84 = 56 × 3/84 × 3 = 168/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/252 + 210/252 = 168 + 210/252 = 378/252
5. 378/252 simplified gives 3/2
6. So, 56/84 + 30/36 = 3/2
   In mixed form: 11/2

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