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Add 72/9 and 60/56

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

72/9 + 60/56 is 127/14.

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,
   72/9 = 72 × 56/9 × 56 = 4032/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/504 + 540/504 = 4032 + 540/504 = 4572/504
5. 4572/504 simplified gives 127/14
6. So, 72/9 + 60/56 = 127/14
   In mixed form: 91/14

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