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Add 84/30 and 80/56

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

84/30 + 80/56 is 148/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   80/56 = 80 × 15/56 × 15 = 1200/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/840 + 1200/840 = 2352 + 1200/840 = 3552/840
5. 3552/840 simplified gives 148/35
6. So, 84/30 + 80/56 = 148/35
   In mixed form: 48/35

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