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Add 30/24 and 72/80

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 72/80

30/24 + 72/80 is 43/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   30/24 = 30 × 10/24 × 10 = 300/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/240 + 216/240 = 300 + 216/240 = 516/240
5. 516/240 simplified gives 43/20
6. So, 30/24 + 72/80 = 43/20
   In mixed form: 23/20

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