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Add 56/60 and 7/56

56/60 + 7/56 is 127/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   56/60 = 56 × 14/60 × 14 = 784/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   7/56 = 7 × 15/56 × 15 = 105/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/840 + 105/840 = 784 + 105/840 = 889/840
5. 889/840 simplified gives 127/120
6. So, 56/60 + 7/56 = 127/120
   In mixed form: 17/120

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