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Add 56/3 and 60/45

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

56/3 + 60/45 is 20/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
   56/3 = 56 × 15/3 × 15 = 840/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   60/45 = 60 × 1/45 × 1 = 60/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/45 + 60/45 = 840 + 60/45 = 900/45
5. 900/45 simplified gives 20/1
6. So, 56/3 + 60/45 = 20/1

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