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Add 8/9 and 30/56

8/9 + 30/56 is 359/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    8/9 = 8 × 56/9 × 56 = 448/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/504 + 270/504 = 448 + 270/504 = 718/504
  5. 718/504 simplified gives 359/252
  6. So, 8/9 + 30/56 = 359/252
    In mixed form: 1107/252

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