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Add 96/60 and 8/56

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 8/56

96/60 + 8/56 is 61/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   96/60 = 96 × 14/60 × 14 = 1344/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/840 + 120/840 = 1344 + 120/840 = 1464/840
5. 1464/840 simplified gives 61/35
6. So, 96/60 + 8/56 = 61/35
   In mixed form: 126/35

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