Add 56/12 and 2/35, Solve 4 8/12 + 2/35 as a fraction

Add 56/12 and 2/35

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 2/35

56/12 + 2/35 is 496/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
56/12 = 56 × 35/12 × 35 = 1960/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420
Add the two like fractions:
1960/420 + 24/420 = 1960 + 24/420 = 1984/420
1984/420 simplified gives 496/105
So, 56/12 + 2/35 = 496/105
In mixed form: 476/105

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