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Add 80/16 and 28/60

1^st number: 5 0/16, 2^nd number: 28/60

80/16 + 28/60 is 82/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   80/16 = 80 × 15/16 × 15 = 1200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/240 + 112/240 = 1200 + 112/240 = 1312/240
5. 1312/240 simplified gives 82/15
6. So, 80/16 + 28/60 = 82/15
   In mixed form: 57/15

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