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Add 56/63 and 60/5

1^st number: 56/63, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

56/63 + 60/5 is 116/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   60/5 = 60 × 63/5 × 63 = 3780/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/315 + 3780/315 = 280 + 3780/315 = 4060/315
5. 4060/315 simplified gives 116/9
6. So, 56/63 + 60/5 = 116/9
   In mixed form: 128/9

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