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Add 24/48 and 80/30

1^st number: 24/48, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

24/48 + 80/30 is 19/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   80/30 = 80 × 8/30 × 8 = 640/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/240 + 640/240 = 120 + 640/240 = 760/240
5. 760/240 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 24/48 + 80/30 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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