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Add 24/45 and 80/24

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 3 8/24

24/45 + 80/24 is 58/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   80/24 = 80 × 15/24 × 15 = 1200/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/360 + 1200/360 = 192 + 1200/360 = 1392/360
5. 1392/360 simplified gives 58/15
6. So, 24/45 + 80/24 = 58/15
   In mixed form: 313/15

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