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Add 60/12 and 20/80

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 20/80

60/12 + 20/80 is 21/4.

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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,
   20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/240 + 60/240 = 1200 + 60/240 = 1260/240
5. 1260/240 simplified gives 21/4
6. So, 60/12 + 20/80 = 21/4
   In mixed form: 51/4

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