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Add 56/25 and 9/60

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 9/60

56/25 + 9/60 is 239/100.

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,
   9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/300 + 45/300 = 672 + 45/300 = 717/300
5. 717/300 simplified gives 239/100
6. So, 56/25 + 9/60 = 239/100
   In mixed form: 239/100

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