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Add 49/24 and 56/80

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 56/80

49/24 + 56/80 is 329/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   49/24 = 49 × 10/24 × 10 = 490/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/240 + 168/240 = 490 + 168/240 = 658/240
5. 658/240 simplified gives 329/120
6. So, 49/24 + 56/80 = 329/120
   In mixed form: 289/120

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