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Add 75/60 and 36/56

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 36/56

75/60 + 36/56 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/840 + 540/840 = 1050 + 540/840 = 1590/840
5. 1590/840 simplified gives 53/28
6. So, 75/60 + 36/56 = 53/28
   In mixed form: 125/28

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