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Add 49/30 and 56/80

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 56/80

49/30 + 56/80 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   49/30 = 49 × 8/30 × 8 = 392/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/240 + 168/240 = 392 + 168/240 = 560/240
5. 560/240 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 49/30 + 56/80 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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