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Add 56/12 and 5/7

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 5/7

56/12 + 5/7 is 113/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    56/12 = 56 × 7/12 × 7 = 392/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    5/7 = 5 × 12/7 × 12 = 60/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/84 + 60/84 = 392 + 60/84 = 452/84
  5. 452/84 simplified gives 113/21
  6. So, 56/12 + 5/7 = 113/21
    In mixed form: 58/21

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