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Add 75/24 and 45/80

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 45/80

75/24 + 45/80 is 59/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   75/24 = 75 × 10/24 × 10 = 750/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/240 + 135/240 = 750 + 135/240 = 885/240
5. 885/240 simplified gives 59/16
6. So, 75/24 + 45/80 = 59/16
   In mixed form: 311/16

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