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Add 35/12 and 8/56

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 8/56

35/12 + 8/56 is 257/84.

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,
    35/12 = 35 × 14/12 × 14 = 490/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/168 + 24/168 = 490 + 24/168 = 514/168
  5. 514/168 simplified gives 257/84
  6. So, 35/12 + 8/56 = 257/84
    In mixed form: 35/84

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