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Add 56/60 and 42/25

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

56/60 + 42/25 is 196/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/300 + 504/300 = 280 + 504/300 = 784/300
5. 784/300 simplified gives 196/75
6. So, 56/60 + 42/25 = 196/75
   In mixed form: 246/75

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