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Add 45/60 and 56/7

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

45/60 + 56/7 is 35/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   56/7 = 56 × 60/7 × 60 = 3360/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/420 + 3360/420 = 315 + 3360/420 = 3675/420
5. 3675/420 simplified gives 35/4
6. So, 45/60 + 56/7 = 35/4
   In mixed form: 83/4

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