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Add 8/12 and 45/28

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

8/12 + 45/28 is 191/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/84 + 135/84 = 56 + 135/84 = 191/84
5. So, 8/12 + 45/28 = 191/84
   In mixed form: 223/84

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