In a class of 60students, 31are Democrats, 19 are business majors, and 10 of the business majors are Democrats. If one student is randomly selected from the class, find the probability of choosing a Democrat or a business major.

In a class of 60students, 31are Democrats, 19 are business majors, and 10 of the business majors are Democrats. If one student is randomly selected from the class, find the probability of choosing a Democrat or a business major.

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