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Add 80/60 and 27/96

1^st number: 1 20/60, 2^nd number: 27/96

80/60 + 27/96 is 155/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   80/60 = 80 × 8/60 × 8 = 640/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/480 + 135/480 = 640 + 135/480 = 775/480
5. 775/480 simplified gives 155/96
6. So, 80/60 + 27/96 = 155/96
   In mixed form: 159/96

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