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Add 75/60 and 36/8

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 4 4/8

75/60 + 36/8 is 23/4.

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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,
   75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 540/120 = 150 + 540/120 = 690/120
5. 690/120 simplified gives 23/4
6. So, 75/60 + 36/8 = 23/4
   In mixed form: 53/4

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