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Add 42/56 and 60/7

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

42/56 + 60/7 is 261/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   60/7 = 60 × 8/7 × 8 = 480/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/56 + 480/56 = 42 + 480/56 = 522/56
5. 522/56 simplified gives 261/28
6. So, 42/56 + 60/7 = 261/28
   In mixed form: 99/28

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