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Add 45/80 and 50/24

1^st number: 45/80, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

45/80 + 50/24 is 127/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   50/24 = 50 × 10/24 × 10 = 500/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/240 + 500/240 = 135 + 500/240 = 635/240
5. 635/240 simplified gives 127/48
6. So, 45/80 + 50/24 = 127/48
   In mixed form: 231/48

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