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05 | Delete paths on circles
For the two remaining circles, we need to delete part of the path on each. With the Direct Selection tool, I selected the part of each circle that comes between our two arc paths. In the image below, I've deleted one path already and show the other path in black that I'm about to delete.
06 | Average and join points
We now need to overlap our anchor/endpoints from the arcs and circles. Using the trusty Direct Selection tool, select an endpoint on an arc and the closest endpoint on the circle and use the AVERAGE command (OBJECT > PATH > AVERAGE). Select BOTH when asked for the AXIS from the AVERAGE command. Since the averaged anchor points are still selected, let's join them using the JOIN command (OBJECT > PATH > JOIN) and choose SMOOTH when asked to join the points. Repeat these steps for the remaining three gaps.
07 | Remove outline; fill your blob
Your last step is voluntary. You can either remove the stroke and fill your shape or leave the stroke on and do what you wish. You can also bring back your circle from Step 1 and reverse your shape for all sorts of wackiness.
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