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Add 49/80 and 75/24

1^st number: 49/80, 2^nd number: 3 3/24

49/80 + 75/24 is 299/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   75/24 = 75 × 10/24 × 10 = 750/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/240 + 750/240 = 147 + 750/240 = 897/240
5. 897/240 simplified gives 299/80
6. So, 49/80 + 75/24 = 299/80
   In mixed form: 359/80

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