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Add 12/56 and 75/60

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

12/56 + 75/60 is 41/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   75/60 = 75 × 14/60 × 14 = 1050/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/840 + 1050/840 = 180 + 1050/840 = 1230/840
5. 1230/840 simplified gives 41/28
6. So, 12/56 + 75/60 = 41/28
   In mixed form: 113/28

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