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Add 56/84 and 30/49

56/84 + 30/49 is 188/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    56/84 = 56 × 7/84 × 7 = 392/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    30/49 = 30 × 12/49 × 12 = 360/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/588 + 360/588 = 392 + 360/588 = 752/588
  5. 752/588 simplified gives 188/147
  6. So, 56/84 + 30/49 = 188/147
    In mixed form: 141/147

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