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Add 72/56 and 21/30

1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 21/30

72/56 + 21/30 is 139/70.

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,
    72/56 = 72 × 15/56 × 15 = 1080/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    21/30 = 21 × 28/30 × 28 = 588/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/840 + 588/840 = 1080 + 588/840 = 1668/840
  5. 1668/840 simplified gives 139/70
  6. So, 72/56 + 21/30 = 139/70
    In mixed form: 169/70

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