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Add 12/40 and 56/30

1^st number: 12/40, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

12/40 + 56/30 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   56/30 = 56 × 4/30 × 4 = 224/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/120 + 224/120 = 36 + 224/120 = 260/120
5. 260/120 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 12/40 + 56/30 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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