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Add 12/10 and 56/12

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

12/10 + 56/12 is 88/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    12/10 = 12 × 6/10 × 6 = 72/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/60 + 280/60 = 72 + 280/60 = 352/60
  5. 352/60 simplified gives 88/15
  6. So, 12/10 + 56/12 = 88/15
    In mixed form: 513/15

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