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Add 6/56 and 9/60

6/56 + 9/60 is 9/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   9/60 = 9 × 14/60 × 14 = 126/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/840 + 126/840 = 90 + 126/840 = 216/840
5. 216/840 simplified gives 9/35
6. So, 6/56 + 9/60 = 9/35

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