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Add 60/9 and 5/56

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 5/56

60/9 + 5/56 is 1135/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    60/9 = 60 × 56/9 × 56 = 3360/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/504 + 45/504 = 3360 + 45/504 = 3405/504
  5. 3405/504 simplified gives 1135/168
  6. So, 60/9 + 5/56 = 1135/168
    In mixed form: 6127/168

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