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Add 45/24 and 8/80

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 8/80

45/24 + 8/80 is 79/40.

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,
   8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/240 + 24/240 = 450 + 24/240 = 474/240
5. 474/240 simplified gives 79/40
6. So, 45/24 + 8/80 = 79/40
   In mixed form: 139/40

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