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Add 60/3 and 10/80

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 10/80

60/3 + 10/80 is 161/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    60/3 = 60 × 80/3 × 80 = 4800/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/240 + 30/240 = 4800 + 30/240 = 4830/240
  5. 4830/240 simplified gives 161/8
  6. So, 60/3 + 10/80 = 161/8
    In mixed form: 201/8

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