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Add 30/80 and 80/20

1^st number: 30/80, 2^nd number: 4 0/20

30/80 + 80/20 is 35/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   80/20 = 80 × 4/20 × 4 = 320/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/80 + 320/80 = 30 + 320/80 = 350/80
5. 350/80 simplified gives 35/8
6. So, 30/80 + 80/20 = 35/8
   In mixed form: 43/8

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