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Add 45/48 and 80/49

1^st number: 45/48, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

45/48 + 80/49 is 2015/784.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   80/49 = 80 × 48/49 × 48 = 3840/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/2352 + 3840/2352 = 2205 + 3840/2352 = 6045/2352
5. 6045/2352 simplified gives 2015/784
6. So, 45/48 + 80/49 = 2015/784
   In mixed form: 2447/784

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