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Add 56/60 and 63/18

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 3 9/18

56/60 + 63/18 is 133/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
   63/18 = 63 × 10/18 × 10 = 630/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/180 + 630/180 = 168 + 630/180 = 798/180
5. 798/180 simplified gives 133/30
6. So, 56/60 + 63/18 = 133/30
   In mixed form: 413/30

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