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Add 25/8 and 10/60

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 10/60

25/8 + 10/60 is 79/24.

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,
   25/8 = 25 × 15/8 × 15 = 375/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/120 + 20/120 = 375 + 20/120 = 395/120
5. 395/120 simplified gives 79/24
6. So, 25/8 + 10/60 = 79/24
   In mixed form: 37/24

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