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Add 56/9 and 12/60

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 12/60

56/9 + 12/60 is 289/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/180 + 36/180 = 1120 + 36/180 = 1156/180
5. 1156/180 simplified gives 289/45
6. So, 56/9 + 12/60 = 289/45
   In mixed form: 619/45

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