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Add 60/56 and 80/45

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

60/56 + 80/45 is 359/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   60/56 = 60 × 45/56 × 45 = 2700/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   80/45 = 80 × 56/45 × 56 = 4480/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2700/2520 + 4480/2520 = 2700 + 4480/2520 = 7180/2520
5. 7180/2520 simplified gives 359/126
6. So, 60/56 + 80/45 = 359/126
   In mixed form: 2107/126

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