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Add 5/60 and 90/56

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

5/60 + 90/56 is 71/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   5/60 = 5 × 14/60 × 14 = 70/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   90/56 = 90 × 15/56 × 15 = 1350/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/840 + 1350/840 = 70 + 1350/840 = 1420/840
5. 1420/840 simplified gives 71/42
6. So, 5/60 + 90/56 = 71/42
   In mixed form: 129/42

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