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Add 7/12 and 56/20

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

7/12 + 56/20 is 203/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   56/20 = 56 × 3/20 × 3 = 168/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/60 + 168/60 = 35 + 168/60 = 203/60
5. So, 7/12 + 56/20 = 203/60
   In mixed form: 323/60

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