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Add 80/60 and 35/90

1^st number: 1 20/60, 2^nd number: 35/90

80/60 + 35/90 is 31/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/180 + 70/180 = 240 + 70/180 = 310/180
5. 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
6. So, 80/60 + 35/90 = 31/18
   In mixed form: 113/18

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