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Add 48/4 and 28/56

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 28/56

48/4 + 28/56 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   48/4 = 48 × 14/4 × 14 = 672/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   28/56 = 28 × 1/56 × 1 = 28/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/56 + 28/56 = 672 + 28/56 = 700/56
5. 700/56 simplified gives 25/2
6. So, 48/4 + 28/56 = 25/2
   In mixed form: 121/2

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