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Add 56/25 and 36/60

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 36/60

56/25 + 36/60 is 71/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   56/25 = 56 × 12/25 × 12 = 672/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/300 + 180/300 = 672 + 180/300 = 852/300
5. 852/300 simplified gives 71/25
6. So, 56/25 + 36/60 = 71/25
   In mixed form: 221/25

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