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Add 8/56 and 30/72

8/56 + 30/72 is 47/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/504 + 210/504 = 72 + 210/504 = 282/504
  5. 282/504 simplified gives 47/84
  6. So, 8/56 + 30/72 = 47/84

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