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Add 56/12 and 72/25

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 2 22/25

56/12 + 72/25 is 566/75.

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,
   72/25 = 72 × 12/25 × 12 = 864/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/300 + 864/300 = 1400 + 864/300 = 2264/300
5. 2264/300 simplified gives 566/75
6. So, 56/12 + 72/25 = 566/75
   In mixed form: 741/75

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