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Add 56/12 and 84/15

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 5 9/15

56/12 + 84/15 is 154/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   84/15 = 84 × 4/15 × 4 = 336/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/60 + 336/60 = 280 + 336/60 = 616/60
5. 616/60 simplified gives 154/15
6. So, 56/12 + 84/15 = 154/15
   In mixed form: 104/15

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