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Add 60/56 and 60/27

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

60/56 + 60/27 is 415/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   60/56 = 60 × 27/56 × 27 = 1620/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   60/27 = 60 × 56/27 × 56 = 3360/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/1512 + 3360/1512 = 1620 + 3360/1512 = 4980/1512
5. 4980/1512 simplified gives 415/126
6. So, 60/56 + 60/27 = 415/126
   In mixed form: 337/126

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