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Add 8/4 and 6/60

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/60

8/4 + 6/60 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   8/4 = 8 × 15/4 × 15 = 120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/60 + 6/60 = 120 + 6/60 = 126/60
5. 126/60 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 8/4 + 6/60 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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