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Add 70/60 and 54/80

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 54/80

70/60 + 54/80 is 221/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/240 + 162/240 = 280 + 162/240 = 442/240
5. 442/240 simplified gives 221/120
6. So, 70/60 + 54/80 = 221/120
   In mixed form: 1101/120

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