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Add 84/30 and 24/56

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

84/30 + 24/56 is 113/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   84/30 = 84 × 28/30 × 28 = 2352/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/840 + 360/840 = 2352 + 360/840 = 2712/840
5. 2712/840 simplified gives 113/35
6. So, 84/30 + 24/56 = 113/35
   In mixed form: 38/35

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