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Add 24/75 and 56/60

24/75 + 56/60 is 94/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/300 + 280/300 = 96 + 280/300 = 376/300
5. 376/300 simplified gives 94/75
6. So, 24/75 + 56/60 = 94/75
   In mixed form: 119/75

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