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Add 80/30 and 42/16

1^st number: 2 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

80/30 + 42/16 is 127/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   80/30 = 80 × 8/30 × 8 = 640/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   42/16 = 42 × 15/16 × 15 = 630/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/240 + 630/240 = 640 + 630/240 = 1270/240
5. 1270/240 simplified gives 127/24
6. So, 80/30 + 42/16 = 127/24
   In mixed form: 57/24

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