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Add 2/12 and 56/30

1^st number: 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

2/12 + 56/30 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
   56/30 = 56 × 2/30 × 2 = 112/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/60 + 112/60 = 10 + 112/60 = 122/60
5. 122/60 simplified gives 61/30
6. So, 2/12 + 56/30 = 61/30
   In mixed form: 21/30

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