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Add 60/24 and 80/45

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

60/24 + 80/45 is 77/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   60/24 = 60 × 15/24 × 15 = 900/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/360 + 640/360 = 900 + 640/360 = 1540/360
5. 1540/360 simplified gives 77/18
6. So, 60/24 + 80/45 = 77/18
   In mixed form: 45/18

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