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Add 56/5 and 90/60

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 1 30/60

56/5 + 90/60 is 127/10.

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,
    90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/60 + 90/60 = 672 + 90/60 = 762/60
  5. 762/60 simplified gives 127/10
  6. So, 56/5 + 90/60 = 127/10
    In mixed form: 127/10

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