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Add 60/56 and 20/42

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 20/42

60/56 + 20/42 is 65/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   20/42 = 20 × 4/42 × 4 = 80/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/168 + 80/168 = 180 + 80/168 = 260/168
5. 260/168 simplified gives 65/42
6. So, 60/56 + 20/42 = 65/42
   In mixed form: 123/42

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