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Add 56/60 and 7/40

56/60 + 7/40 is 133/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/120 + 21/120 = 112 + 21/120 = 133/120
5. So, 56/60 + 7/40 = 133/120
   In mixed form: 113/120

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