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Add 60/56 and 25/18

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

60/56 + 25/18 is 155/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   25/18 = 25 × 28/18 × 28 = 700/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/504 + 700/504 = 540 + 700/504 = 1240/504
5. 1240/504 simplified gives 155/63
6. So, 60/56 + 25/18 = 155/63
   In mixed form: 229/63

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