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Add 48/6 and 75/80

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 75/80

48/6 + 75/80 is 143/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   48/6 = 48 × 40/6 × 40 = 1920/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/240 + 225/240 = 1920 + 225/240 = 2145/240
5. 2145/240 simplified gives 143/16
6. So, 48/6 + 75/80 = 143/16
   In mixed form: 815/16

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