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Add 56/9 and 60/75

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 60/75

56/9 + 60/75 is 316/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   56/9 = 56 × 25/9 × 25 = 1400/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   60/75 = 60 × 3/75 × 3 = 180/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/225 + 180/225 = 1400 + 180/225 = 1580/225
5. 1580/225 simplified gives 316/45
6. So, 56/9 + 60/75 = 316/45
   In mixed form: 71/45

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