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Add 56/3 and 75/60

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

56/3 + 75/60 is 239/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   56/3 = 56 × 20/3 × 20 = 1120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/60 + 75/60 = 1120 + 75/60 = 1195/60
5. 1195/60 simplified gives 239/12
6. So, 56/3 + 75/60 = 239/12
   In mixed form: 1911/12

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