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Add 80/24 and 35/49

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 35/49

80/24 + 35/49 is 85/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   80/24 = 80 × 49/24 × 49 = 3920/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   35/49 = 35 × 24/49 × 24 = 840/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/1176 + 840/1176 = 3920 + 840/1176 = 4760/1176
5. 4760/1176 simplified gives 85/21
6. So, 80/24 + 35/49 = 85/21
   In mixed form: 41/21

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