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Add 60/80 and 4/6

60/80 + 4/6 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    4/6 = 4 × 40/6 × 40 = 160/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/240 + 160/240 = 180 + 160/240 = 340/240
  5. 340/240 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 60/80 + 4/6 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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