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Add 45/80 and 56/30

1^st number: 45/80, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

45/80 + 56/30 is 583/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
   56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/240 + 448/240 = 135 + 448/240 = 583/240
5. So, 45/80 + 56/30 = 583/240
   In mixed form: 2103/240

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