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Add 20/60 and 35/80

20/60 + 35/80 is 37/48.

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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,
   20/60 = 20 × 4/60 × 4 = 80/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/240 + 105/240 = 80 + 105/240 = 185/240
5. 185/240 simplified gives 37/48
6. So, 20/60 + 35/80 = 37/48

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