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Add 56/16 and 45/60

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 45/60

56/16 + 45/60 is 17/4.

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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,
   45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/240 + 180/240 = 840 + 180/240 = 1020/240
5. 1020/240 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 56/16 + 45/60 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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