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Add 6/80 and 80/60

1^st number: 6/80, 2^nd number: 1 20/60

6/80 + 80/60 is 169/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   80/60 = 80 × 4/60 × 4 = 320/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/240 + 320/240 = 18 + 320/240 = 338/240
5. 338/240 simplified gives 169/120
6. So, 6/80 + 80/60 = 169/120
   In mixed form: 149/120

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