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Add 56/28 and 70/12

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 5 10/12

56/28 + 70/12 is 47/6.

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,
    70/12 = 70 × 7/12 × 7 = 490/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/84 + 490/84 = 168 + 490/84 = 658/84
  5. 658/84 simplified gives 47/6
  6. So, 56/28 + 70/12 = 47/6
    In mixed form: 75/6

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