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Add 8/60 and 6/21

8/60 + 6/21 is 44/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 21 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   6/21 = 6 × 20/21 × 20 = 120/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/420 + 120/420 = 56 + 120/420 = 176/420
5. 176/420 simplified gives 44/105
6. So, 8/60 + 6/21 = 44/105

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