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Add 12/56 and 49/5

1st number: 12/56, 2nd number: 9 4/5

12/56 + 49/5 is 701/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    49/5 = 49 × 56/5 × 56 = 2744/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/280 + 2744/280 = 60 + 2744/280 = 2804/280
  5. 2804/280 simplified gives 701/70
  6. So, 12/56 + 49/5 = 701/70
    In mixed form: 101/70

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