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Add 9/56 and 8/60

9/56 + 8/60 is 247/840.

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,
   9/56 = 9 × 15/56 × 15 = 135/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   8/60 = 8 × 14/60 × 14 = 112/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/840 + 112/840 = 135 + 112/840 = 247/840
5. So, 9/56 + 8/60 = 247/840

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