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Add 60/30 and 10/80

1^st number: 2 0/30, 2^nd number: 10/80

60/30 + 10/80 is 17/8.

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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,
   60/30 = 60 × 8/30 × 8 = 480/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/240 + 30/240 = 480 + 30/240 = 510/240
5. 510/240 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 60/30 + 10/80 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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