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Add 60/75 and 56/18

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

60/75 + 56/18 is 176/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   60/75 = 60 × 6/75 × 6 = 360/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/450 + 1400/450 = 360 + 1400/450 = 1760/450
5. 1760/450 simplified gives 176/45
6. So, 60/75 + 56/18 = 176/45
   In mixed form: 341/45

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