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Add 80/5 and 70/60

1^st number: 16 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

80/5 + 70/60 is 103/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   80/5 = 80 × 12/5 × 12 = 960/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/60 + 70/60 = 960 + 70/60 = 1030/60
5. 1030/60 simplified gives 103/6
6. So, 80/5 + 70/60 = 103/6
   In mixed form: 171/6

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