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Add 8/60 and 14/5

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

8/60 + 14/5 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/60 + 168/60 = 8 + 168/60 = 176/60
5. 176/60 simplified gives 44/15
6. So, 8/60 + 14/5 = 44/15
   In mixed form: 214/15

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