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Add 50/60 and 1/80

50/60 + 1/80 is 203/240.

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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,
   50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/240 + 3/240 = 200 + 3/240 = 203/240
5. So, 50/60 + 1/80 = 203/240

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