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Add 15/80 and 32/60

15/80 + 32/60 is 173/240.

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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,
   15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/240 + 128/240 = 45 + 128/240 = 173/240
5. So, 15/80 + 32/60 = 173/240

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