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Add 56/21 and 60/25

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

56/21 + 60/25 is 76/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   56/21 = 56 × 25/21 × 25 = 1400/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   60/25 = 60 × 21/25 × 21 = 1260/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/525 + 1260/525 = 1400 + 1260/525 = 2660/525
5. 2660/525 simplified gives 76/15
6. So, 56/21 + 60/25 = 76/15
   In mixed form: 51/15

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