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Add 80/56 and 42/60

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 42/60

80/56 + 42/60 is 149/70.

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,
   80/56 = 80 × 15/56 × 15 = 1200/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/840 + 588/840 = 1200 + 588/840 = 1788/840
5. 1788/840 simplified gives 149/70
6. So, 80/56 + 42/60 = 149/70
   In mixed form: 29/70

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