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Add 60/75 and 15/80

60/75 + 15/80 is 79/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   60/75 = 60 × 16/75 × 16 = 960/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   15/80 = 15 × 15/80 × 15 = 225/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/1200 + 225/1200 = 960 + 225/1200 = 1185/1200
5. 1185/1200 simplified gives 79/80
6. So, 60/75 + 15/80 = 79/80

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