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Add 56/12 and 36/40

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 36/40

56/12 + 36/40 is 167/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   56/12 = 56 × 10/12 × 10 = 560/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/120 + 108/120 = 560 + 108/120 = 668/120
5. 668/120 simplified gives 167/30
6. So, 56/12 + 36/40 = 167/30
   In mixed form: 517/30

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