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Add 80/30 and 63/48

1^st number: 2 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

80/30 + 63/48 is 191/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
   63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/240 + 315/240 = 640 + 315/240 = 955/240
5. 955/240 simplified gives 191/48
6. So, 80/30 + 63/48 = 191/48
   In mixed form: 347/48

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