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Add 50/18 and 8/60

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 8/60

50/18 + 8/60 is 131/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/180 + 24/180 = 500 + 24/180 = 524/180
5. 524/180 simplified gives 131/45
6. So, 50/18 + 8/60 = 131/45
   In mixed form: 241/45

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