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Add 60/15 and 35/56

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 35/56

60/15 + 35/56 is 37/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   60/15 = 60 × 56/15 × 56 = 3360/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/840 + 525/840 = 3360 + 525/840 = 3885/840
5. 3885/840 simplified gives 37/8
6. So, 60/15 + 35/56 = 37/8
   In mixed form: 45/8

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