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Add 16/60 and 5/80

16/60 + 5/80 is 79/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   16/60 = 16 × 4/60 × 4 = 64/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/240 + 15/240 = 64 + 15/240 = 79/240
5. So, 16/60 + 5/80 = 79/240

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