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Add 56/21 and 54/60

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 54/60

56/21 + 54/60 is 107/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   56/21 = 56 × 20/21 × 20 = 1120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/420 + 378/420 = 1120 + 378/420 = 1498/420
5. 1498/420 simplified gives 107/30
6. So, 56/21 + 54/60 = 107/30
   In mixed form: 317/30

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