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Add 80/60 and 20/48

1^st number: 1 20/60, 2^nd number: 20/48

80/60 + 20/48 is 7/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   80/60 = 80 × 4/60 × 4 = 320/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/240 + 100/240 = 320 + 100/240 = 420/240
5. 420/240 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 80/60 + 20/48 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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