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Add 80/10 and 60/72

1^st number: 8 0/10, 2^nd number: 60/72

80/10 + 60/72 is 53/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   80/10 = 80 × 36/10 × 36 = 2880/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/360 + 300/360 = 2880 + 300/360 = 3180/360
5. 3180/360 simplified gives 53/6
6. So, 80/10 + 60/72 = 53/6
   In mixed form: 85/6

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