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Add 60/56 and 30/48

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 30/48

60/56 + 30/48 is 95/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   60/56 = 60 × 6/56 × 6 = 360/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/336 + 210/336 = 360 + 210/336 = 570/336
5. 570/336 simplified gives 95/56
6. So, 60/56 + 30/48 = 95/56
   In mixed form: 139/56

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