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Add 56/96 and 35/5

1^st number: 56/96, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

56/96 + 35/5 is 91/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
   35/5 = 35 × 96/5 × 96 = 3360/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/480 + 3360/480 = 280 + 3360/480 = 3640/480
5. 3640/480 simplified gives 91/12
6. So, 56/96 + 35/5 = 91/12
   In mixed form: 77/12

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