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Add 56/9 and 8/60

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 8/60

56/9 + 8/60 is 286/45.

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,
   8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/180 + 24/180 = 1120 + 24/180 = 1144/180
5. 1144/180 simplified gives 286/45
6. So, 56/9 + 8/60 = 286/45
   In mixed form: 616/45

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