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Add 60/25 and 72/56

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

60/25 + 72/56 is 129/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   60/25 = 60 × 56/25 × 56 = 3360/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   72/56 = 72 × 25/56 × 25 = 1800/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/1400 + 1800/1400 = 3360 + 1800/1400 = 5160/1400
5. 5160/1400 simplified gives 129/35
6. So, 60/25 + 72/56 = 129/35
   In mixed form: 324/35

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