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Add 56/45 and 9/60

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 9/60

56/45 + 9/60 is 251/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/180 + 27/180 = 224 + 27/180 = 251/180
5. So, 56/45 + 9/60 = 251/180
   In mixed form: 171/180

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