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Add 24/12 and 49/80

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 49/80

24/12 + 49/80 is 209/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   24/12 = 24 × 20/12 × 20 = 480/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/240 + 147/240 = 480 + 147/240 = 627/240
5. 627/240 simplified gives 209/80
6. So, 24/12 + 49/80 = 209/80
   In mixed form: 249/80

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