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Add 2/60 and 8/75

2/60 + 8/75 is 7/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/300 + 32/300 = 10 + 32/300 = 42/300
5. 42/300 simplified gives 7/50
6. So, 2/60 + 8/75 = 7/50

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