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Add 25/60 and 2/80

25/60 + 2/80 is 53/120.

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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,
   25/60 = 25 × 4/60 × 4 = 100/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/240 + 6/240 = 100 + 6/240 = 106/240
5. 106/240 simplified gives 53/120
6. So, 25/60 + 2/80 = 53/120

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