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Add 80/30 and 80/24

1^st number: 2 20/30, 2^nd number: 3 8/24

80/30 + 80/24 is 6/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   80/30 = 80 × 4/30 × 4 = 320/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/120 + 400/120 = 320 + 400/120 = 720/120
5. 720/120 simplified gives 6/1
6. So, 80/30 + 80/24 = 6/1

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