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Add 45/60 and 60/8

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

45/60 + 60/8 is 33/4.

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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,
   45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   60/8 = 60 × 15/8 × 15 = 900/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/120 + 900/120 = 90 + 900/120 = 990/120
5. 990/120 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 45/60 + 60/8 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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