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Add 80/30 and 81/48

1^st number: 2 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 33/48

80/30 + 81/48 is 209/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   81/48 = 81 × 5/48 × 5 = 405/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/240 + 405/240 = 640 + 405/240 = 1045/240
5. 1045/240 simplified gives 209/48
6. So, 80/30 + 81/48 = 209/48
   In mixed form: 417/48

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