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Add 45/80 and 70/24

1^st number: 45/80, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

45/80 + 70/24 is 167/48.

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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,
   70/24 = 70 × 10/24 × 10 = 700/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/240 + 700/240 = 135 + 700/240 = 835/240
5. 835/240 simplified gives 167/48
6. So, 45/80 + 70/24 = 167/48
   In mixed form: 323/48

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