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Add 60/56 and 27/48

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 27/48

60/56 + 27/48 is 183/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   60/56 = 60 × 6/56 × 6 = 360/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/336 + 189/336 = 360 + 189/336 = 549/336
5. 549/336 simplified gives 183/112
6. So, 60/56 + 27/48 = 183/112
   In mixed form: 171/112

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