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Add 56/28 and 40/12

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

56/28 + 40/12 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   56/28 = 56 × 3/28 × 3 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/84 + 280/84 = 168 + 280/84 = 448/84
5. 448/84 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 56/28 + 40/12 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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