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Add 18/5 and 56/60

1^st number: 3 3/5, 2^nd number: 56/60

18/5 + 56/60 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/60 + 56/60 = 216 + 56/60 = 272/60
5. 272/60 simplified gives 68/15
6. So, 18/5 + 56/60 = 68/15
   In mixed form: 48/15

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