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Add 56/60 and 14/8

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

56/60 + 14/8 is 161/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/120 + 210/120 = 112 + 210/120 = 322/120
5. 322/120 simplified gives 161/60
6. So, 56/60 + 14/8 = 161/60
   In mixed form: 241/60

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