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Add 90/60 and 70/8

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 8 6/8

90/60 + 70/8 is 41/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   90/60 = 90 × 2/60 × 2 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   70/8 = 70 × 15/8 × 15 = 1050/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 1050/120 = 180 + 1050/120 = 1230/120
5. 1230/120 simplified gives 41/4
6. So, 90/60 + 70/8 = 41/4
   In mixed form: 101/4

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