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Add 56/60 and 8/42

56/60 + 8/42 is 118/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   8/42 = 8 × 10/42 × 10 = 80/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/420 + 80/420 = 392 + 80/420 = 472/420
5. 472/420 simplified gives 118/105
6. So, 56/60 + 8/42 = 118/105
   In mixed form: 113/105

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