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Add 56/9 and 60/42

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

56/9 + 60/42 is 482/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   56/9 = 56 × 14/9 × 14 = 784/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   60/42 = 60 × 3/42 × 3 = 180/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/126 + 180/126 = 784 + 180/126 = 964/126
5. 964/126 simplified gives 482/63
6. So, 56/9 + 60/42 = 482/63
   In mixed form: 741/63

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