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Add 75/56 and 72/60

1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 1 12/60

75/56 + 72/60 is 711/280.

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,
    75/56 = 75 × 15/56 × 15 = 1125/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    72/60 = 72 × 14/60 × 14 = 1008/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/840 + 1008/840 = 1125 + 1008/840 = 2133/840
  5. 2133/840 simplified gives 711/280
  6. So, 75/56 + 72/60 = 711/280
    In mixed form: 2151/280

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