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Add 80/48 and 42/80

1^st number: 1 32/48, 2^nd number: 42/80

80/48 + 42/80 is 263/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   80/48 = 80 × 5/48 × 5 = 400/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/240 + 126/240 = 400 + 126/240 = 526/240
5. 526/240 simplified gives 263/120
6. So, 80/48 + 42/80 = 263/120
   In mixed form: 223/120

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