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Add 6/60 and 28/80

6/60 + 28/80 is 9/20.

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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,
   6/60 = 6 × 4/60 × 4 = 24/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/240 + 84/240 = 24 + 84/240 = 108/240
5. 108/240 simplified gives 9/20
6. So, 6/60 + 28/80 = 9/20

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