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Add 56/5 and 72/60

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

56/5 + 72/60 is 62/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   56/5 = 56 × 12/5 × 12 = 672/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/60 + 72/60 = 672 + 72/60 = 744/60
5. 744/60 simplified gives 62/5
6. So, 56/5 + 72/60 = 62/5
   In mixed form: 122/5

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