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Add 60/42 and 50/8

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

60/42 + 50/8 is 215/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   60/42 = 60 × 4/42 × 4 = 240/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/168 + 1050/168 = 240 + 1050/168 = 1290/168
5. 1290/168 simplified gives 215/28
6. So, 60/42 + 50/8 = 215/28
   In mixed form: 719/28

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