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Add 60/5 and 48/56

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 48/56

60/5 + 48/56 is 90/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   60/5 = 60 × 56/5 × 56 = 3360/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/280 + 240/280 = 3360 + 240/280 = 3600/280
5. 3600/280 simplified gives 90/7
6. So, 60/5 + 48/56 = 90/7
   In mixed form: 126/7

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