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Add 75/30 and 81/80

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 1 1/80

75/30 + 81/80 is 281/80.

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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,
   75/30 = 75 × 8/30 × 8 = 600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   81/80 = 81 × 3/80 × 3 = 243/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/240 + 243/240 = 600 + 243/240 = 843/240
5. 843/240 simplified gives 281/80
6. So, 75/30 + 81/80 = 281/80
   In mixed form: 341/80

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