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Add 50/60 and 21/8

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

50/60 + 21/8 is 83/24.

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,
   50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/120 + 315/120 = 100 + 315/120 = 415/120
5. 415/120 simplified gives 83/24
6. So, 50/60 + 21/8 = 83/24
   In mixed form: 311/24

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