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Add 60/75 and 5/80

60/75 + 5/80 is 69/80.

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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,
   5/80 = 5 × 15/80 × 15 = 75/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/1200 + 75/1200 = 960 + 75/1200 = 1035/1200
5. 1035/1200 simplified gives 69/80
6. So, 60/75 + 5/80 = 69/80

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