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Add 32/30 and 80/24

1^st number: 1 2/30, 2^nd number: 3 8/24

32/30 + 80/24 is 22/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   32/30 = 32 × 4/30 × 4 = 128/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   128/120 + 400/120 = 128 + 400/120 = 528/120
5. 528/120 simplified gives 22/5
6. So, 32/30 + 80/24 = 22/5
   In mixed form: 42/5

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