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Add 60/30 and 9/56

1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 9/56

60/30 + 9/56 is 121/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    60/30 = 60 × 28/30 × 28 = 1680/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    9/56 = 9 × 15/56 × 15 = 135/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/840 + 135/840 = 1680 + 135/840 = 1815/840
  5. 1815/840 simplified gives 121/56
  6. So, 60/30 + 9/56 = 121/56
    In mixed form: 29/56

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