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Add 5/60 and 56/16

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

5/60 + 56/16 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   56/16 = 56 × 15/16 × 15 = 840/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/240 + 840/240 = 20 + 840/240 = 860/240
5. 860/240 simplified gives 43/12
6. So, 5/60 + 56/16 = 43/12
   In mixed form: 37/12

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