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Add 49/2 and 75/80

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 75/80

49/2 + 75/80 is 407/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   49/2 = 49 × 40/2 × 40 = 1960/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   75/80 = 75 × 1/80 × 1 = 75/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/80 + 75/80 = 1960 + 75/80 = 2035/80
5. 2035/80 simplified gives 407/16
6. So, 49/2 + 75/80 = 407/16
   In mixed form: 257/16

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