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Add 14/8 and 45/60

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 45/60

14/8 + 45/60 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/120 + 90/120 = 210 + 90/120 = 300/120
5. 300/120 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 14/8 + 45/60 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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