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Add 50/21 and 8/60

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 8/60

50/21 + 8/60 is 88/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   50/21 = 50 × 20/21 × 20 = 1000/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/420 + 56/420 = 1000 + 56/420 = 1056/420
5. 1056/420 simplified gives 88/35
6. So, 50/21 + 8/60 = 88/35
   In mixed form: 218/35

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