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Add 30/12 and 60/8

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

30/12 + 60/8 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   30/12 = 30 × 2/12 × 2 = 60/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   60/8 = 60 × 3/8 × 3 = 180/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/24 + 180/24 = 60 + 180/24 = 240/24
5. 240/24 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 30/12 + 60/8 = 10/1

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