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Add 75/72 and 56/60

1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 56/60

75/72 + 56/60 is 79/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 60 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    56/60 = 56 × 6/60 × 6 = 336/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/360 + 336/360 = 375 + 336/360 = 711/360
  5. 711/360 simplified gives 79/40
  6. So, 75/72 + 56/60 = 79/40
    In mixed form: 139/40

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