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Add 56/12 and 70/36

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

56/12 + 70/36 is 119/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   56/12 = 56 × 3/12 × 3 = 168/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   70/36 = 70 × 1/36 × 1 = 70/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/36 + 70/36 = 168 + 70/36 = 238/36
5. 238/36 simplified gives 119/18
6. So, 56/12 + 70/36 = 119/18
   In mixed form: 611/18

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