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Add 60/5 and 60/56

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

60/5 + 60/56 is 183/14.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/280 + 300/280 = 3360 + 300/280 = 3660/280
5. 3660/280 simplified gives 183/14
6. So, 60/5 + 60/56 = 183/14
   In mixed form: 131/14

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