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Add 30/80 and 60/24

1^st number: 30/80, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

30/80 + 60/24 is 23/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 24 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 24 × 10 = 240,
   60/24 = 60 × 10/24 × 10 = 600/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/240 + 600/240 = 90 + 600/240 = 690/240
5. 690/240 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 30/80 + 60/24 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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