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Add 48/80 and 64/30

1^st number: 48/80, 2^nd number: 2 4/30

48/80 + 64/30 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   48/80 = 48 × 3/80 × 3 = 144/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   64/30 = 64 × 8/30 × 8 = 512/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/240 + 512/240 = 144 + 512/240 = 656/240
5. 656/240 simplified gives 41/15
6. So, 48/80 + 64/30 = 41/15
   In mixed form: 211/15

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