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Add 60/64 and 84/80

1^st number: 60/64, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

60/64 + 84/80 is 159/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 80 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   60/64 = 60 × 5/64 × 5 = 300/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
   84/80 = 84 × 4/80 × 4 = 336/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/320 + 336/320 = 300 + 336/320 = 636/320
5. 636/320 simplified gives 159/80
6. So, 60/64 + 84/80 = 159/80
   In mixed form: 179/80

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