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Add 60/12 and 80/75

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

60/12 + 80/75 is 91/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   80/75 = 80 × 4/75 × 4 = 320/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/300 + 320/300 = 1500 + 320/300 = 1820/300
5. 1820/300 simplified gives 91/15
6. So, 60/12 + 80/75 = 91/15
   In mixed form: 61/15

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