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Add 9/6 and 56/60

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 56/60

9/6 + 56/60 is 73/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    9/6 = 9 × 10/6 × 10 = 90/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/60 + 56/60 = 90 + 56/60 = 146/60
  5. 146/60 simplified gives 73/30
  6. So, 9/6 + 56/60 = 73/30
    In mixed form: 213/30

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