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Add 15/5 and 9/80

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 9/80

15/5 + 9/80 is 249/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   15/5 = 15 × 16/5 × 16 = 240/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/80 + 9/80 = 240 + 9/80 = 249/80
5. So, 15/5 + 9/80 = 249/80
   In mixed form: 39/80

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