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Add 48/60 and 9/80

48/60 + 9/80 is 73/80.

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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,
   48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/240 + 27/240 = 192 + 27/240 = 219/240
5. 219/240 simplified gives 73/80
6. So, 48/60 + 9/80 = 73/80

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