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Add 1/60 and 56/80

1/60 + 56/80 is 43/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   1/60 = 1 × 4/60 × 4 = 4/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/240 + 168/240 = 4 + 168/240 = 172/240
5. 172/240 simplified gives 43/60
6. So, 1/60 + 56/80 = 43/60

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