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Add 2/9 and 56/60

2/9 + 56/60 is 52/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/180 + 168/180 = 40 + 168/180 = 208/180
  5. 208/180 simplified gives 52/45
  6. So, 2/9 + 56/60 = 52/45
    In mixed form: 17/45

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