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Add 3/60 and 9/80

3/60 + 9/80 is 13/80.

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,
    9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/240 + 27/240 = 12 + 27/240 = 39/240
  5. 39/240 simplified gives 13/80
  6. So, 3/60 + 9/80 = 13/80

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