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Add 30/80 and 2/60

30/80 + 2/60 is 49/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/240 + 8/240 = 90 + 8/240 = 98/240
5. 98/240 simplified gives 49/120
6. So, 30/80 + 2/60 = 49/120

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