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Add 70/30 and 50/80

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 50/80

70/30 + 50/80 is 71/24.

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,
   70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/240 + 150/240 = 560 + 150/240 = 710/240
5. 710/240 simplified gives 71/24
6. So, 70/30 + 50/80 = 71/24
   In mixed form: 223/24

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