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Add 5/60 and 56/72

5/60 + 56/72 is 31/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   5/60 = 5 × 6/60 × 6 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/360 + 280/360 = 30 + 280/360 = 310/360
5. 310/360 simplified gives 31/36
6. So, 5/60 + 56/72 = 31/36

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