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Add 56/18 and 90/60

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

56/18 + 90/60 is 83/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   56/18 = 56 × 10/18 × 10 = 560/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/180 + 270/180 = 560 + 270/180 = 830/180
5. 830/180 simplified gives 83/18
6. So, 56/18 + 90/60 = 83/18
   In mixed form: 411/18

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