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Add 56/40 and 14/60

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 14/60

56/40 + 14/60 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 28/120 = 168 + 28/120 = 196/120
5. 196/120 simplified gives 49/30
6. So, 56/40 + 14/60 = 49/30
   In mixed form: 119/30

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