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Add 12/56 and 80/75

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

12/56 + 80/75 is 269/210.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   12/56 = 12 × 75/56 × 75 = 900/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   80/75 = 80 × 56/75 × 56 = 4480/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/4200 + 4480/4200 = 900 + 4480/4200 = 5380/4200
5. 5380/4200 simplified gives 269/210
6. So, 12/56 + 80/75 = 269/210
   In mixed form: 159/210

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