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Add 15/56 and 60/42

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

15/56 + 60/42 is 95/56.

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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,
   15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   60/42 = 60 × 4/42 × 4 = 240/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/168 + 240/168 = 45 + 240/168 = 285/168
5. 285/168 simplified gives 95/56
6. So, 15/56 + 60/42 = 95/56
   In mixed form: 139/56

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