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Add 32/30 and 98/80

1^st number: 1 2/30, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

32/30 + 98/80 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   256/240 + 294/240 = 256 + 294/240 = 550/240
5. 550/240 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 32/30 + 98/80 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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