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Add 1/80 and 42/60

1/80 + 42/60 is 57/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/240 + 168/240 = 3 + 168/240 = 171/240
  5. 171/240 simplified gives 57/80
  6. So, 1/80 + 42/60 = 57/80

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