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Add 60/75 and 54/56

60/75 + 54/56 is 247/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   54/56 = 54 × 75/56 × 75 = 4050/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/4200 + 4050/4200 = 3360 + 4050/4200 = 7410/4200
5. 7410/4200 simplified gives 247/140
6. So, 60/75 + 54/56 = 247/140
   In mixed form: 1107/140

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