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Add 12/56 and 72/35

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

12/56 + 72/35 is 159/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
   72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/280 + 576/280 = 60 + 576/280 = 636/280
5. 636/280 simplified gives 159/70
6. So, 12/56 + 72/35 = 159/70
   In mixed form: 219/70

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