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Add 72/24 and 40/80

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 40/80

72/24 + 40/80 is 7/2.

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,
   72/24 = 72 × 10/24 × 10 = 720/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/240 + 120/240 = 720 + 120/240 = 840/240
5. 840/240 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 72/24 + 40/80 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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