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Add 56/12 and 36/15

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 2 6/15

56/12 + 36/15 is 106/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/60 + 144/60 = 280 + 144/60 = 424/60
  5. 424/60 simplified gives 106/15
  6. So, 56/12 + 36/15 = 106/15
    In mixed form: 71/15

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