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Add 25/12 and 60/56

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

25/12 + 60/56 is 265/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   25/12 = 25 × 14/12 × 14 = 350/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/168 + 180/168 = 350 + 180/168 = 530/168
5. 530/168 simplified gives 265/84
6. So, 25/12 + 60/56 = 265/84
   In mixed form: 313/84

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