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Add 14/56 and 60/42

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

14/56 + 60/42 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   60/42 = 60 × 4/42 × 4 = 240/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/168 + 240/168 = 42 + 240/168 = 282/168
5. 282/168 simplified gives 47/28
6. So, 14/56 + 60/42 = 47/28
   In mixed form: 119/28

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