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Add 8/60 and 45/56

8/60 + 45/56 is 787/840.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   8/60 = 8 × 14/60 × 14 = 112/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/840 + 675/840 = 112 + 675/840 = 787/840
5. So, 8/60 + 45/56 = 787/840

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