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Add 60/75 and 80/30

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

60/75 + 80/30 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   80/30 = 80 × 5/30 × 5 = 400/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/150 + 400/150 = 120 + 400/150 = 520/150
5. 520/150 simplified gives 52/15
6. So, 60/75 + 80/30 = 52/15
   In mixed form: 37/15

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