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Add 60/21 and 60/8

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

60/21 + 60/8 is 145/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   60/21 = 60 × 8/21 × 8 = 480/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   60/8 = 60 × 21/8 × 21 = 1260/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/168 + 1260/168 = 480 + 1260/168 = 1740/168
5. 1740/168 simplified gives 145/14
6. So, 60/21 + 60/8 = 145/14
   In mixed form: 105/14

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