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Add 12/8 and 56/60

1^st number: 1 4/8, 2^nd number: 56/60

12/8 + 56/60 is 73/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 112/120 = 180 + 112/120 = 292/120
5. 292/120 simplified gives 73/30
6. So, 12/8 + 56/60 = 73/30
   In mixed form: 213/30

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