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Add 36/25 and 56/12

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

36/25 + 56/12 is 458/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   36/25 = 36 × 12/25 × 12 = 432/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/300 + 1400/300 = 432 + 1400/300 = 1832/300
5. 1832/300 simplified gives 458/75
6. So, 36/25 + 56/12 = 458/75
   In mixed form: 68/75

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