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Add 28/60 and 4/8

28/60 + 4/8 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   28/60 = 28 × 2/60 × 2 = 56/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/120 + 60/120 = 56 + 60/120 = 116/120
5. 116/120 simplified gives 29/30
6. So, 28/60 + 4/8 = 29/30

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