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Add 8/12 and 56/49

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

8/12 + 56/49 is 38/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   8/12 = 8 × 49/12 × 49 = 392/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   56/49 = 56 × 12/49 × 12 = 672/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/588 + 672/588 = 392 + 672/588 = 1064/588
5. 1064/588 simplified gives 38/21
6. So, 8/12 + 56/49 = 38/21
   In mixed form: 117/21

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