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Add 16/8 and 14/60

1^st number: 2 0/8, 2^nd number: 14/60

16/8 + 14/60 is 67/30.

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,
   16/8 = 16 × 15/8 × 15 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/120 + 28/120 = 240 + 28/120 = 268/120
5. 268/120 simplified gives 67/30
6. So, 16/8 + 14/60 = 67/30
   In mixed form: 27/30

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