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Add 12/35 and 6/56

12/35 + 6/56 is 9/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/280 + 30/280 = 96 + 30/280 = 126/280
5. 126/280 simplified gives 9/20
6. So, 12/35 + 6/56 = 9/20

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