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Add 56/12 and 45/48

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 45/48

56/12 + 45/48 is 269/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   56/12 = 56 × 4/12 × 4 = 224/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   45/48 = 45 × 1/48 × 1 = 45/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/48 + 45/48 = 224 + 45/48 = 269/48
5. So, 56/12 + 45/48 = 269/48
   In mixed form: 529/48

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