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Add 60/3 and 60/80

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 60/80

60/3 + 60/80 is 83/4.

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,
    60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/240 + 180/240 = 4800 + 180/240 = 4980/240
  5. 4980/240 simplified gives 83/4
  6. So, 60/3 + 60/80 = 83/4
    In mixed form: 203/4

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