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Add 3/30 and 80/60

1^st number: 3/30, 2^nd number: 1 20/60

3/30 + 80/60 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   80/60 = 80 × 1/60 × 1 = 80/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/60 + 80/60 = 6 + 80/60 = 86/60
5. 86/60 simplified gives 43/30
6. So, 3/30 + 80/60 = 43/30
   In mixed form: 113/30

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