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Add 98/56 and 8/30

1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 8/30

98/56 + 8/30 is 121/60.

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,
    98/56 = 98 × 15/56 × 15 = 1470/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    8/30 = 8 × 28/30 × 28 = 224/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/840 + 224/840 = 1470 + 224/840 = 1694/840
  5. 1694/840 simplified gives 121/60
  6. So, 98/56 + 8/30 = 121/60
    In mixed form: 21/60

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