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Add 60/12 and 10/80

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 10/80

60/12 + 10/80 is 41/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   60/12 = 60 × 20/12 × 20 = 1200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/240 + 30/240 = 1200 + 30/240 = 1230/240
5. 1230/240 simplified gives 41/8
6. So, 60/12 + 10/80 = 41/8
   In mixed form: 51/8

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