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Add 54/56 and 2/60

54/56 + 2/60 is 419/420.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   54/56 = 54 × 15/56 × 15 = 810/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   2/60 = 2 × 14/60 × 14 = 28/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/840 + 28/840 = 810 + 28/840 = 838/840
5. 838/840 simplified gives 419/420
6. So, 54/56 + 2/60 = 419/420

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