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Add 8/60 and 8/50

8/60 + 8/50 is 22/75.

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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,
   8/50 = 8 × 6/50 × 6 = 48/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/300 + 48/300 = 40 + 48/300 = 88/300
5. 88/300 simplified gives 22/75
6. So, 8/60 + 8/50 = 22/75

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