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Add 96/56 and 24/30

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 24/30

96/56 + 24/30 is 88/35.

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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,
   96/56 = 96 × 15/56 × 15 = 1440/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/840 + 672/840 = 1440 + 672/840 = 2112/840
5. 2112/840 simplified gives 88/35
6. So, 96/56 + 24/30 = 88/35
   In mixed form: 218/35

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