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Add 56/40 and 50/12

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

56/40 + 50/12 is 167/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   50/12 = 50 × 10/12 × 10 = 500/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 500/120 = 168 + 500/120 = 668/120
5. 668/120 simplified gives 167/30
6. So, 56/40 + 50/12 = 167/30
   In mixed form: 517/30

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