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Add 9/56 and 60/54

1^st number: 9/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

9/56 + 60/54 is 641/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   9/56 = 9 × 27/56 × 27 = 243/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   60/54 = 60 × 28/54 × 28 = 1680/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   243/1512 + 1680/1512 = 243 + 1680/1512 = 1923/1512
5. 1923/1512 simplified gives 641/504
6. So, 9/56 + 60/54 = 641/504
   In mixed form: 1137/504

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