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Add 56/12 and 98/60

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

56/12 + 98/60 is 63/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
   98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/60 + 98/60 = 280 + 98/60 = 378/60
5. 378/60 simplified gives 63/10
6. So, 56/12 + 98/60 = 63/10
   In mixed form: 63/10

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