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Add 80/30 and 42/64

1^st number: 2 20/30, 2^nd number: 42/64

80/30 + 42/64 is 319/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   80/30 = 80 × 32/30 × 32 = 2560/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   42/64 = 42 × 15/64 × 15 = 630/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2560/960 + 630/960 = 2560 + 630/960 = 3190/960
5. 3190/960 simplified gives 319/96
6. So, 80/30 + 42/64 = 319/96
   In mixed form: 331/96

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