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Add 8/60 and 10/80

8/60 + 10/80 is 31/120.

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,
    8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/240 + 30/240 = 32 + 30/240 = 62/240
  5. 62/240 simplified gives 31/120
  6. So, 8/60 + 10/80 = 31/120

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