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Add 56/12 and 49/25

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 24/25

56/12 + 49/25 is 497/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    49/25 = 49 × 12/25 × 12 = 588/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/300 + 588/300 = 1400 + 588/300 = 1988/300
  5. 1988/300 simplified gives 497/75
  6. So, 56/12 + 49/25 = 497/75
    In mixed form: 647/75

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