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Add 42/32 and 80/30

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

42/32 + 80/30 is 191/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   80/30 = 80 × 16/30 × 16 = 1280/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/480 + 1280/480 = 630 + 1280/480 = 1910/480
5. 1910/480 simplified gives 191/48
6. So, 42/32 + 80/30 = 191/48
   In mixed form: 347/48

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