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Add 60/56 and 45/60

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 45/60

60/56 + 45/60 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   60/56 = 60 × 15/56 × 15 = 900/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   45/60 = 45 × 14/60 × 14 = 630/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/840 + 630/840 = 900 + 630/840 = 1530/840
5. 1530/840 simplified gives 51/28
6. So, 60/56 + 45/60 = 51/28
   In mixed form: 123/28

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