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Add 56/16 and 14/60

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 14/60

56/16 + 14/60 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   56/16 = 56 × 15/16 × 15 = 840/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/240 + 56/240 = 840 + 56/240 = 896/240
5. 896/240 simplified gives 56/15
6. So, 56/16 + 14/60 = 56/15
   In mixed form: 311/15

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