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Add 60/56 and 8/30

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 8/30

60/56 + 8/30 is 281/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 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 30 × 28 = 840,
   8/30 = 8 × 28/30 × 28 = 224/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/840 + 224/840 = 900 + 224/840 = 1124/840
5. 1124/840 simplified gives 281/210
6. So, 60/56 + 8/30 = 281/210
   In mixed form: 171/210

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