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Add 80/56 and 9/30

1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 9/30

80/56 + 9/30 is 121/70.

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,
    80/56 = 80 × 15/56 × 15 = 1200/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    9/30 = 9 × 28/30 × 28 = 252/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/840 + 252/840 = 1200 + 252/840 = 1452/840
  5. 1452/840 simplified gives 121/70
  6. So, 80/56 + 9/30 = 121/70
    In mixed form: 151/70

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