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Add 7/30 and 56/24

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

7/30 + 56/24 is 77/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/120 + 280/120 = 28 + 280/120 = 308/120
5. 308/120 simplified gives 77/30
6. So, 7/30 + 56/24 = 77/30
   In mixed form: 217/30

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