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Add 56/12 and 45/96

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 45/96

56/12 + 45/96 is 493/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   56/12 = 56 × 8/12 × 8 = 448/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/96 + 45/96 = 448 + 45/96 = 493/96
5. So, 56/12 + 45/96 = 493/96
   In mixed form: 513/96

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