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Add 80/48 and 70/30

1^st number: 1 32/48, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

80/48 + 70/30 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
   70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/240 + 560/240 = 400 + 560/240 = 960/240
5. 960/240 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 80/48 + 70/30 = 4/1

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