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Add 2/12 and 56/15

1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 3 11/15

2/12 + 56/15 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/60 + 224/60 = 10 + 224/60 = 234/60
  5. 234/60 simplified gives 39/10
  6. So, 2/12 + 56/15 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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