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Add 28/12 and 56/16

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

28/12 + 56/16 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   28/12 = 28 × 4/12 × 4 = 112/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   56/16 = 56 × 3/16 × 3 = 168/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/48 + 168/48 = 112 + 168/48 = 280/48
5. 280/48 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 28/12 + 56/16 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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