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Add 15/80 and 96/60

1^st number: 15/80, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

15/80 + 96/60 is 143/80.

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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,
   96/60 = 96 × 4/60 × 4 = 384/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/240 + 384/240 = 45 + 384/240 = 429/240
5. 429/240 simplified gives 143/80
6. So, 15/80 + 96/60 = 143/80
   In mixed form: 163/80

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