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Add 60/75 and 27/56

60/75 + 27/56 is 359/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   60/75 = 60 × 56/75 × 56 = 3360/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   27/56 = 27 × 75/56 × 75 = 2025/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/4200 + 2025/4200 = 3360 + 2025/4200 = 5385/4200
5. 5385/4200 simplified gives 359/280
6. So, 60/75 + 27/56 = 359/280
   In mixed form: 179/280

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