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Add 2/60 and 63/56

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

2/60 + 63/56 is 139/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   2/60 = 2 × 14/60 × 14 = 28/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   63/56 = 63 × 15/56 × 15 = 945/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/840 + 945/840 = 28 + 945/840 = 973/840
5. 973/840 simplified gives 139/120
6. So, 2/60 + 63/56 = 139/120
   In mixed form: 119/120

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