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Add 56/75 and 28/60

56/75 + 28/60 is 91/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   56/75 = 56 × 4/75 × 4 = 224/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   28/60 = 28 × 5/60 × 5 = 140/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/300 + 140/300 = 224 + 140/300 = 364/300
5. 364/300 simplified gives 91/75
6. So, 56/75 + 28/60 = 91/75
   In mixed form: 116/75

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