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Add 8/60 and 60/50

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

8/60 + 60/50 is 4/3.

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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,
   60/50 = 60 × 6/50 × 6 = 360/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/300 + 360/300 = 40 + 360/300 = 400/300
5. 400/300 simplified gives 4/3
6. So, 8/60 + 60/50 = 4/3
   In mixed form: 11/3

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