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Add 56/5 and 7/12

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 7/12

56/5 + 7/12 is 707/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   56/5 = 56 × 12/5 × 12 = 672/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/60 + 35/60 = 672 + 35/60 = 707/60
5. So, 56/5 + 7/12 = 707/60
   In mixed form: 1147/60

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