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Add 45/98 and 80/24

1^st number: 45/98, 2^nd number: 3 8/24

45/98 + 80/24 is 1115/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   45/98 = 45 × 12/98 × 12 = 540/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   80/24 = 80 × 49/24 × 49 = 3920/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/1176 + 3920/1176 = 540 + 3920/1176 = 4460/1176
5. 4460/1176 simplified gives 1115/294
6. So, 45/98 + 80/24 = 1115/294
   In mixed form: 3233/294

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