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Add 6/60 and 90/80

1^st number: 6/60, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

6/60 + 90/80 is 49/40.

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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,
   90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/240 + 270/240 = 24 + 270/240 = 294/240
5. 294/240 simplified gives 49/40
6. So, 6/60 + 90/80 = 49/40
   In mixed form: 19/40

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