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Add 7/80 and 6/60

7/80 + 6/60 is 3/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    6/60 = 6 × 4/60 × 4 = 24/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/240 + 24/240 = 21 + 24/240 = 45/240
  5. 45/240 simplified gives 3/16
  6. So, 7/80 + 6/60 = 3/16

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