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Add 2/12 and 56/35

1^st number: 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

2/12 + 56/35 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   56/35 = 56 × 12/35 × 12 = 672/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/420 + 672/420 = 70 + 672/420 = 742/420
5. 742/420 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 2/12 + 56/35 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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