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Add 72/56 and 10/60

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 10/60

72/56 + 10/60 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   72/56 = 72 × 15/56 × 15 = 1080/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   10/60 = 10 × 14/60 × 14 = 140/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/840 + 140/840 = 1080 + 140/840 = 1220/840
5. 1220/840 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 72/56 + 10/60 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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