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Add 56/9 and 75/60

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1 15/60

56/9 + 75/60 is 269/36.

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,
    75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/180 + 225/180 = 1120 + 225/180 = 1345/180
  5. 1345/180 simplified gives 269/36
  6. So, 56/9 + 75/60 = 269/36
    In mixed form: 717/36

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