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Add 54/60 and 50/8

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

54/60 + 50/8 is 143/20.

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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,
   54/60 = 54 × 2/60 × 2 = 108/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/120 + 750/120 = 108 + 750/120 = 858/120
5. 858/120 simplified gives 143/20
6. So, 54/60 + 50/8 = 143/20
   In mixed form: 73/20

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