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Add 4/60 and 6/80

4/60 + 6/80 is 17/120.

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,
   4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/240 + 18/240 = 16 + 18/240 = 34/240
5. 34/240 simplified gives 17/120
6. So, 4/60 + 6/80 = 17/120

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