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Add 56/60 and 84/75

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

56/60 + 84/75 is 154/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
   84/75 = 84 × 4/75 × 4 = 336/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/300 + 336/300 = 280 + 336/300 = 616/300
5. 616/300 simplified gives 154/75
6. So, 56/60 + 84/75 = 154/75
   In mixed form: 24/75

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