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Add 60/80 and 96/30

1^st number: 60/80, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

60/80 + 96/30 is 79/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
   96/30 = 96 × 8/30 × 8 = 768/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/240 + 768/240 = 180 + 768/240 = 948/240
5. 948/240 simplified gives 79/20
6. So, 60/80 + 96/30 = 79/20
   In mixed form: 319/20

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