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Add 64/30 and 10/56

1st number: 2 4/30, 2nd number: 10/56

64/30 + 10/56 is 971/420.

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,
    64/30 = 64 × 28/30 × 28 = 1792/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/840 + 150/840 = 1792 + 150/840 = 1942/840
  5. 1942/840 simplified gives 971/420
  6. So, 64/30 + 10/56 = 971/420
    In mixed form: 2131/420

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