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Add 56/18 and 60/75

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 60/75

56/18 + 60/75 is 176/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   60/75 = 60 × 6/75 × 6 = 360/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/450 + 360/450 = 1400 + 360/450 = 1760/450
5. 1760/450 simplified gives 176/45
6. So, 56/18 + 60/75 = 176/45
   In mixed form: 341/45

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