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Add 56/45 and 60/72

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 60/72

56/45 + 60/72 is 187/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/360 + 300/360 = 448 + 300/360 = 748/360
5. 748/360 simplified gives 187/90
6. So, 56/45 + 60/72 = 187/90
   In mixed form: 27/90

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