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Add 25/60 and 6/56

25/60 + 6/56 is 11/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   25/60 = 25 × 14/60 × 14 = 350/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/840 + 90/840 = 350 + 90/840 = 440/840
5. 440/840 simplified gives 11/21
6. So, 25/60 + 6/56 = 11/21

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