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Add 20/75 and 84/80

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

20/75 + 84/80 is 79/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   84/80 = 84 × 15/80 × 15 = 1260/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/1200 + 1260/1200 = 320 + 1260/1200 = 1580/1200
5. 1580/1200 simplified gives 79/60
6. So, 20/75 + 84/80 = 79/60
   In mixed form: 119/60

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