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Add 80/50 and 20/24

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 20/24

80/50 + 20/24 is 73/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   80/50 = 80 × 12/50 × 12 = 960/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   20/24 = 20 × 25/24 × 25 = 500/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/600 + 500/600 = 960 + 500/600 = 1460/600
5. 1460/600 simplified gives 73/30
6. So, 80/50 + 20/24 = 73/30
   In mixed form: 213/30

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