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Add 8/3 and 56/60

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 56/60

8/3 + 56/60 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/60 + 56/60 = 160 + 56/60 = 216/60
5. 216/60 simplified gives 18/5
6. So, 8/3 + 56/60 = 18/5
   In mixed form: 33/5

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