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Add 75/8 and 30/60

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 30/60

75/8 + 30/60 is 79/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   75/8 = 75 × 15/8 × 15 = 1125/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   30/60 = 30 × 2/60 × 2 = 60/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/120 + 60/120 = 1125 + 60/120 = 1185/120
5. 1185/120 simplified gives 79/8
6. So, 75/8 + 30/60 = 79/8
   In mixed form: 97/8

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