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Add 48/8 and 14/60

1^st number: 6 0/8, 2^nd number: 14/60

48/8 + 14/60 is 187/30.

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,
   48/8 = 48 × 15/8 × 15 = 720/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/120 + 28/120 = 720 + 28/120 = 748/120
5. 748/120 simplified gives 187/30
6. So, 48/8 + 14/60 = 187/30
   In mixed form: 67/30

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