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Add 2/56 and 63/60

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

2/56 + 63/60 is 38/35.

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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,
   2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   63/60 = 63 × 14/60 × 14 = 882/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/840 + 882/840 = 30 + 882/840 = 912/840
5. 912/840 simplified gives 38/35
6. So, 2/56 + 63/60 = 38/35
   In mixed form: 13/35

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