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Add 60/80 and 60/15

1^st number: 60/80, 2^nd number: 4 0/15

60/80 + 60/15 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 15 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 15 × 16 = 240,
   60/15 = 60 × 16/15 × 16 = 960/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/240 + 960/240 = 180 + 960/240 = 1140/240
5. 1140/240 simplified gives 19/4
6. So, 60/80 + 60/15 = 19/4
   In mixed form: 43/4

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