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Add 5/60 and 56/70

5/60 + 56/70 is 53/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   56/70 = 56 × 6/70 × 6 = 336/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/420 + 336/420 = 35 + 336/420 = 371/420
5. 371/420 simplified gives 53/60
6. So, 5/60 + 56/70 = 53/60

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