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Add 60/56 and 72/75

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 72/75

60/56 + 72/75 is 711/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   60/56 = 60 × 75/56 × 75 = 4500/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   72/75 = 72 × 56/75 × 56 = 4032/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4500/4200 + 4032/4200 = 4500 + 4032/4200 = 8532/4200
5. 8532/4200 simplified gives 711/350
6. So, 60/56 + 72/75 = 711/350
   In mixed form: 211/350

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