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Add 45/24 and 54/80

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 54/80

45/24 + 54/80 is 51/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   45/24 = 45 × 10/24 × 10 = 450/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/240 + 162/240 = 450 + 162/240 = 612/240
5. 612/240 simplified gives 51/20
6. So, 45/24 + 54/80 = 51/20
   In mixed form: 211/20

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