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Add 56/4 and 81/60

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

56/4 + 81/60 is 307/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   56/4 = 56 × 15/4 × 15 = 840/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   81/60 = 81 × 1/60 × 1 = 81/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/60 + 81/60 = 840 + 81/60 = 921/60
5. 921/60 simplified gives 307/20
6. So, 56/4 + 81/60 = 307/20
   In mixed form: 157/20

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