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Add 14/60 and 56/72

14/60 + 56/72 is 91/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/360 + 280/360 = 84 + 280/360 = 364/360
5. 364/360 simplified gives 91/90
6. So, 14/60 + 56/72 = 91/90
   In mixed form: 11/90

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