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Add 3/12 and 56/60

3/12 + 56/60 is 71/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/60 + 56/60 = 15 + 56/60 = 71/60
5. So, 3/12 + 56/60 = 71/60
   In mixed form: 111/60

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