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Add 80/30 and 40/75

1^st number: 2 20/30, 2^nd number: 40/75

80/30 + 40/75 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   80/30 = 80 × 5/30 × 5 = 400/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/150 + 80/150 = 400 + 80/150 = 480/150
5. 480/150 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 80/30 + 40/75 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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