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Add 56/60 and 1/9

56/60 + 1/9 is 47/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    1/9 = 1 × 20/9 × 20 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/180 + 20/180 = 168 + 20/180 = 188/180
  5. 188/180 simplified gives 47/45
  6. So, 56/60 + 1/9 = 47/45
    In mixed form: 12/45

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