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Add 56/96 and 45/30

1^st number: 56/96, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

56/96 + 45/30 is 25/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   45/30 = 45 × 16/30 × 16 = 720/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/480 + 720/480 = 280 + 720/480 = 1000/480
5. 1000/480 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 56/96 + 45/30 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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