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Add 72/24 and 80/30

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

72/24 + 80/30 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   80/30 = 80 × 4/30 × 4 = 320/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/120 + 320/120 = 360 + 320/120 = 680/120
5. 680/120 simplified gives 17/3
6. So, 72/24 + 80/30 = 17/3
   In mixed form: 52/3

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