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Add 10/18 and 56/12

1^st number: 10/18, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

10/18 + 56/12 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   10/18 = 10 × 2/18 × 2 = 20/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   56/12 = 56 × 3/12 × 3 = 168/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/36 + 168/36 = 20 + 168/36 = 188/36
5. 188/36 simplified gives 47/9
6. So, 10/18 + 56/12 = 47/9
   In mixed form: 52/9

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