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Add 3/60 and 14/80

3/60 + 14/80 is 9/40.

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,
   3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/240 + 42/240 = 12 + 42/240 = 54/240
5. 54/240 simplified gives 9/40
6. So, 3/60 + 14/80 = 9/40

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