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Add 15/56 and 40/60

15/56 + 40/60 is 157/168.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   15/56 = 15 × 15/56 × 15 = 225/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   40/60 = 40 × 14/60 × 14 = 560/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/840 + 560/840 = 225 + 560/840 = 785/840
5. 785/840 simplified gives 157/168
6. So, 15/56 + 40/60 = 157/168

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