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Add 80/20 and 42/48

1^st number: 4 0/20, 2^nd number: 42/48

80/20 + 42/48 is 39/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   80/20 = 80 × 12/20 × 12 = 960/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/240 + 210/240 = 960 + 210/240 = 1170/240
5. 1170/240 simplified gives 39/8
6. So, 80/20 + 42/48 = 39/8
   In mixed form: 47/8

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