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Add 8/60 and 54/50

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

8/60 + 54/50 is 91/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   54/50 = 54 × 6/50 × 6 = 324/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/300 + 324/300 = 40 + 324/300 = 364/300
5. 364/300 simplified gives 91/75
6. So, 8/60 + 54/50 = 91/75
   In mixed form: 116/75

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