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Add 8/60 and 21/18

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

8/60 + 21/18 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   21/18 = 21 × 10/18 × 10 = 210/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/180 + 210/180 = 24 + 210/180 = 234/180
5. 234/180 simplified gives 13/10
6. So, 8/60 + 21/18 = 13/10
   In mixed form: 13/10

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