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Add 30/2 and 49/80

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 49/80

30/2 + 49/80 is 1249/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   30/2 = 30 × 40/2 × 40 = 1200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   49/80 = 49 × 1/80 × 1 = 49/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/80 + 49/80 = 1200 + 49/80 = 1249/80
5. So, 30/2 + 49/80 = 1249/80
   In mixed form: 1549/80

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