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Add 56/40 and 98/12

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

56/40 + 98/12 is 287/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   98/12 = 98 × 10/12 × 10 = 980/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 980/120 = 168 + 980/120 = 1148/120
5. 1148/120 simplified gives 287/30
6. So, 56/40 + 98/12 = 287/30
   In mixed form: 917/30

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