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Add 49/15 and 56/80

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 56/80

49/15 + 56/80 is 119/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   49/15 = 49 × 16/15 × 16 = 784/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/240 + 168/240 = 784 + 168/240 = 952/240
5. 952/240 simplified gives 119/30
6. So, 49/15 + 56/80 = 119/30
   In mixed form: 329/30

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