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Add 8/60 and 6/75

8/60 + 6/75 is 16/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
   6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/300 + 24/300 = 40 + 24/300 = 64/300
5. 64/300 simplified gives 16/75
6. So, 8/60 + 6/75 = 16/75

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