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Add 30/60 and 60/8

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

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

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,
   30/60 = 30 × 2/60 × 2 = 60/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   60/8 = 60 × 15/8 × 15 = 900/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/120 + 900/120 = 60 + 900/120 = 960/120
5. 960/120 simplified gives 8/1
6. So, 30/60 + 60/8 = 8/1

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