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Add 12/5 and 36/56

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 36/56

12/5 + 36/56 is 213/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    12/5 = 12 × 56/5 × 56 = 672/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/280 + 180/280 = 672 + 180/280 = 852/280
  5. 852/280 simplified gives 213/70
  6. So, 12/5 + 36/56 = 213/70
    In mixed form: 33/70

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