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Add 75/56 and 5/60

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 5/60

75/56 + 5/60 is 239/168.

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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,
   75/56 = 75 × 15/56 × 15 = 1125/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   5/60 = 5 × 14/60 × 14 = 70/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/840 + 70/840 = 1125 + 70/840 = 1195/840
5. 1195/840 simplified gives 239/168
6. So, 75/56 + 5/60 = 239/168
   In mixed form: 171/168

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