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Add 75/60 and 30/56

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 30/56

75/60 + 30/56 is 25/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   75/60 = 75 × 14/60 × 14 = 1050/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/840 + 450/840 = 1050 + 450/840 = 1500/840
5. 1500/840 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 75/60 + 30/56 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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