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Add 48/9 and 50/80

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 50/80

48/9 + 50/80 is 143/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
   48/9 = 48 × 80/9 × 80 = 3840/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/720 + 450/720 = 3840 + 450/720 = 4290/720
5. 4290/720 simplified gives 143/24
6. So, 48/9 + 50/80 = 143/24
   In mixed form: 523/24

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