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Add 7/56 and 60/30

1^st number: 7/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

7/56 + 60/30 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   7/56 = 7 × 15/56 × 15 = 105/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   60/30 = 60 × 28/30 × 28 = 1680/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/840 + 1680/840 = 105 + 1680/840 = 1785/840
5. 1785/840 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 7/56 + 60/30 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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