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Add 60/80 and 50/6

1^st number: 60/80, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

60/80 + 50/6 is 109/12.

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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,
   50/6 = 50 × 40/6 × 40 = 2000/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/240 + 2000/240 = 180 + 2000/240 = 2180/240
5. 2180/240 simplified gives 109/12
6. So, 60/80 + 50/6 = 109/12
   In mixed form: 91/12

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